Delivery Manager Lead

We're looking for an experienced Delivery Manager Lead to guide delivery across one or more teams on a UK public sector programme. You will make sure delivery is well planned, coordinated and continuously improving, and that services meet the GDS Service Standard. At SFIA Level 5 you'll lead other delivery managers, work with senior civil servants and act as a recognised leader in agile and lean practice.,

• Lead delivery across multidisciplinary agile teams, and support and coach other delivery managers.
• Plan, forecast and report on delivery, and manage risks, issues and dependencies across teams.
• Work with senior civil servants, product managers and programme teams so delivery matches business objectives.
• Support teams through discovery, Alpha, beta and live, and prepare for GDS service assessments.
• Drive agile and lean practice and continuous improvement.
• Manage governance, assurance and approvals to government standards.
• Coordinate suppliers and cross-team dependencies.
• Spot and fix blockers and inefficient ways of working.
• Build healthy, high-performing teams and run team health checks.
  
  Essential:
• SC cleared or SC eligible.
• Proven experience delivering services to the GDS Service Standard and the GOV.UK Service Manual.
• Experience supporting service assessments across GDS phases (discovery, Alpha, beta, live).
• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager at SFIA Level 5, including leading or coaching other delivery managers.
• Strong understanding of agile and lean delivery methods.
• Experience managing risks, issues and dependencies across multiple teams.
• Experience working within government governance structures and with civil servants.
• Strong planning, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
Desirable:
• Experience in central government departments.
• Familiarity with the Government Digital and Data (GDaD) framework.
• Experience managing multi-supplier delivery.
• Agile delivery certification (for example Scrum Master or SAFe).
• Experience supporting cyber security or data programmes.
  
  At Scrumconnect, we are more than just a consultancy. We are a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful digital transformation services across government and enterprise organisations.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
• Exposure to major public sector digital transformation programmes.
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Hands-on experience working within agile delivery environments.