Role: Software Delivery Manager - SC - GDS - Digital - SaaS
Rate: £575 - £600d DOE
Location: Remote - some on site near Bristol
Duration: 6 Months rolling
Start date: ASAP – 1 month
IR35: Inside IR35
Client: Public Sector/Defence
Senior Delivery Manager - SC - GDS - Digital - SaaS
Experis are working with a large scale Defence organisation who are within the Public Sector looking for a Delivery Manager who currently holds SC Clearance or SC Clearable.
Delivery Manager will outwardly manage one or more software teams to deliver a product or service, breaking down barriers for the team and planning at both a higher level and in detail to ensure things happen when needed. The post holder will also act as a point of expertise to implement, develop and improve the adoption of Agile methodology and to improve the software development capability of the team.
What To Expect
- Build and lead motivated, collaborative teams, promoting effective teamwork.
- Identify and overcome obstacles to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Prioritize tasks to achieve efficient product and service delivery.
- Foster continuous improvement within the delivery team.
- Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders in Agile and Lean principles.
- Manage risks, budgets, and resources for timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Ensure successful delivery of assigned products, projects, and programmes.
- Oversee day-to-day management of project team members and resources.
- Maintain project timelines, budget adherence, and required quality standards.
- Advocate for technical and business robustness when needed.
- Be accountable for the long-term performance and effectiveness of the delivery team
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Essential
- Experience in technical ownership of projects and products, demonstrating proactive engagement to deliver solutions.
- Experience of leading Software Delivery
- Proven experience using agile project management methods while understanding the fundamental principles behind what they are trying to achieve and why they are valued.
- Proven experience balancing multiple priorities and dealing with ambiguity, applying both pragmatism and bold direction when appropriate.
- Sound understanding of the digital landscape, open source technologies and modern practices around continuous deployment.
- Excellent leadership and management skills, communicating clear strategy and purpose.
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams, developing and motivating individuals.
- Familiar with Government digital services (GDS) and how the phasing is applied and benefits.
Senior Delivery Manager - SC - GDS - Digital - SaaS
