Delivery Manager (Active SC Clearance Required)

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Delivery Manager to support the delivery of large-scale cloud and platform programmes within a complex government environment.
This role requires an individual who can quickly establish credibility across multiple suppliers, delivery teams, and senior stakeholders, driving programme outcomes from day one.
The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring delivery remains on track while navigating governance, assurance, and compliance requirements.

This is a delivery leadership role rather than a technical engineering role; however, a strong understanding of cloud-native delivery, platform engineering, and modern DevOps practices is essential.
Key ResponsibilitiesCloud & Platform Programme Delivery (Non-Negotiable)Proven track record delivering large-scale cloud or platform transformation programmesStrong understanding of:Cloud-native delivery modelsPlatform engineering principlesModern DevOps operating modelsExperience delivering programmes involving cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS)Ability to manage delivery across multiple technical workstreams while maintaining alignment to programme objectives
Delivery LeadershipOwn and drive delivery across cloud and platform workstreamsMaintain focus on: Outcomes / Delivery milestones / Benefits realisationEstablish and maintain credible delivery plansDemonstrable experience managing delivery across multiple suppliers and delivery partnersProven ability to:Hold suppliers accountable for outcomes and delivery commitmentsManage complex commercial and delivery relationshipsDrive collaboration across organisations with competing prioritiesExperience operating under:Assurance constraintsRegulatory requirementsCompliance-driven delivery environments
Technical & Domain AwarenessWhile not a hands-on technical role, the successful candidate should possess sufficient understanding of:
Cloud PlatformsAWS cloud services and operating modelsCloud transformation programmesLanding zones and shared platform servicesPlatform Engineering & DevOpsCI/CD practicesInfrastructure as Code conceptsPlatform reliability and operational support modelsProduct-centric delivery approachesLive Service OperationsService reliabilityOperational governanceIncident and change management principles
Planning & GovernanceDevelop and maintain:Delivery plansMilestone trackingDependency management frameworksSupport governance forums and assurance activitiesEnsure delivery remains aligned with programme objectives and governance expectationsRisk & Dependency ManagementProactively identify and manage:Delivery risksTechnical dependenciesResource constraintsSupplier issuesEscalate issues appropriately while driving resolutionStakeholder ManagementBuild effective relationships with:Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)Programme leadershipTechnical leadsSuppliers and delivery partnersProvide clear delivery reporting and recommendationsChallenge stakeholders constructively when risks, assumptions, or dependencies threaten successful delivery
Stakeholder ManagementBuild effective relationships with:Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)Programme leadershipTechnical leadsSuppliers and delivery partnersProvide clear delivery reporting and recommendationsChallenge stakeholders constructively when risks, assumptions, or dependencies threaten successful delivery