Senior Delivery Manager

Overview

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will lead a critical new Discovery phase within a central government consultancy, shaping product vision and establishing effective delivery governance. This remote role focuses on delivering best-in-class digital services for government while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and adherence to GDS standards. You will be instrumental in driving projects forward, ensuring quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Discovery phase for innovative digital government services.
  • Collaborate with Product/Service Managers and designers to define product roadmaps.
  • Implement agile project management methodologies, promoting iterative development.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies and continuous retrospectives for team improvement.
  • Identify and remove blockers to ensure smooth delivery processes.
  • Establish robust delivery governance aligned with GDS standards.
  • Provide tools and processes necessary for teams to deliver successful products and services.
  • Foster strong relationships across teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading Discovery phases within the Government Digital Service (GDS) frameworks.
  • Strong background in agile environments, with hands-on experience in iterative delivery.
  • Ability to mentor and align cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Experience translating business needs into product outcomes through backlog management.
  • Demonstrated capability to proactively identify and resolve project issues and risks.
  • Experience delivering public sector projects in compliance with GDS standards.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Flexibility to adapt into product management roles as needed.