Senior Delivery Manager

Job description

Job Title: Senior Delivery Manager

Location: London

Day Rate: £650

Contract Length: 4 months

Working Style: Remote

Organisation: Central Government

Are you an experienced Senior Delivery Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead delivery projects within a Central Government organisation? Our client, a prestigious public sector organisation, is seeking a talented individual to join their team on a temporary basis.

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the successful implementation of products, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing project planning. With your outstanding stakeholder management skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimising project plans, managing contingent labour, and tracking key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Lead project planning and optimise the slicing of work for efficient delivery

·  Accountable for product implementation planning and prioritisation

·  Manage the contingent labour workforce in line with contractual obligations

·  Track and report on project progress and KPIs

·  Coordinate project plans, risk assessments, and retrospective lessons

·  Drive continuous improvement and implement process enhancements

·  Manage escalations to senior leadership

Required Skills and Experience:

·  Proven track record of successfully delivering medium to high complexity projects

·  Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to develop strong partnerships

·  Strong skills in risk management and proactive issue anticipation

·  Ability to thrive in a fast-changing and ambiguous environment

·  Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive and influence effectively

·  Experience leading teams in Agile and Lean practises

·  Proficiency in Agile delivery operations throughout the product life cycle

·  Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, and organisational skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

·  Previous experience in a large public sector organisation leading end-to-end projects

·  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

·  Experience working across multiple teams in a collaborative model

·  Ability to mentor and guide teams with varying levels of expertise

·  Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure) and tools like Jira, Kanban, Airflow, DBT

·  Experience managing third-party relationships and project budgets

Join our client's team and make a significant impact in the delivery of critical projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Central Government organisation and drive continuous improvement while working remotely. Apply now!

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