Strategic Delivery Manager

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and delivering innovative digital services that create meaningful outcomes. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver secure, scalable digital solutions. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Strategic Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex digital transformation programmes. You will be responsible for driving delivery strategy, managing cross-functional teams, engaging senior stakeholders, and ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale digital projects within Agile environments and will be confident working with senior leadership to shape delivery strategy, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Strategic Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex digital transformation programmes and portfolios.
• Develop and implement delivery strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Ensure successful planning, execution, governance, and delivery of projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery practices and processes.
Programme & Portfolio Management
• Manage multiple workstreams across multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop delivery roadmaps, milestones, and resource plans.
• Track programme progress, dependencies, risks, and budgets.
• Ensure delivery aligns with business objectives and customer needs.
Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and delivery teams.
• Provide regular programme updates, reports, and executive-level presentations.
• Facilitate governance meetings and steering committees.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve delivery issues proactively.
Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, coach, and mentor Delivery Managers, Scrum Masters, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive working environment.
• Support recruitment, capability development, and performance management.
• Promote Agile values and best practices across delivery teams.
Risk, Governance & Assurance
• Identify, manage, and mitigate programme risks and dependencies.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, security standards, and organisational policies.
• Implement quality assurance processes and continuous delivery improvements.
• Drive effective decision-making through data-driven reporting and performance metrics.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Minimum 8+ years of experience delivering complex digital programmes.
• Proven experience managing large-scale Agile delivery programmes and portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean delivery methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executive leadership.
• Strong programme planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across technical and business functions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Experience delivering cloud-based and digital transformation programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills
• Experience working within UK Government or Public Sector organisations.
• Knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
• Experience delivering services within highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with digital product delivery and user-centred design principles.
• Experience with supplier and commercial management.
Tools & Technologies
• Jira
• Confluence
• Azure DevOps
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft 365
• Power BI
• Miro
• SharePoint
Certifications
• Agile Project Management (AgilePM)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Scrum Master Certification (CSM/PSM)
• SAFe Agilist (desirable)
• MSP Practitioner (desirable)
• PMP (desirable)
Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.


• Minimum 8+ years of experience delivering complex digital programmes.
• Proven experience managing large-scale Agile delivery programmes and portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean delivery methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executive leadership.
• Strong programme planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across technical and business functions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Experience delivering cloud-based and digital transformation programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills
• Experience working within UK Government or Public Sector organisations.
• Knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
• Experience delivering services within highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with digital product delivery and user-centred design principles.
• Experience with supplier and commercial management.
Tools & Technologies
• Jira
• Confluence
• Azure DevOps
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft 365
• Power BI
• Miro
• SharePoint
Certifications
• Agile Project Management (AgilePM)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Scrum Master Certification (CSM/PSM)
• SAFe Agilist (desirable)
• MSP Practitioner (desirable)
• PMP (desirable)
  
  Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.
We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and delivering innovative digital services that create meaningful outcomes. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver secure, scalable digital solutions., At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.