Overview
The Lead Delivery Manager will guide high-performing agile teams in delivering complex digital products and services for the central UK government. This role involves extensive interaction with senior stakeholders in a client-facing environment, requiring strong commercial acumen and experience in managing multiple high-stakes projects. The candidate will lead various operational aspects such as budget management, delivery governance, and risk management to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
- Lead agile multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex digital products and services.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to drive project objectives and outcomes.
- Manage budgets and financial forecasting to maintain project viability.
- Draft and oversee Statements of Work (SoW) and related governance documentation.
- Ensure high delivery quality through robust assurance and risk management practices.
- Track project progress and manage multiple priorities and dependencies effectively.
- Enhance commercial delivery experience in alignment with GDS standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Lead Delivery Manager within central UK government.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets.
- Extensive knowledge of drafting Statements of Work (SoW) and delivery governance documentation.
- Demonstrated expertise in agile delivery assurance and risk management.
- Experience in delivering complex projects with multiple dependencies.
- Familiarity with high-technical programs of work, including artificial intelligence (AI).
- Client-facing and consulting experience with senior stakeholders.