23292 - Senior Delivery Manager (National)

Ministry of Justice; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Civil Service Pension (28.97%

25 days annual leave (+ 5 years + 5)

Flexible working arrangements

Learning budget of £1k per person

Maternity / adoption / parental leave

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is recruiting a Senior Delivery Manager within Justice Data, Data and Science to lead end-to-end delivery across data and digital services. You will work with engineers, analysts, product managers and stakeholders to shape delivery approaches and ensure timely, user-centred outcomes.

You’ll join a growing delivery community and may be deployed across programmes, products and services, leveraging agile practices and modern data platforms to support data-driven decision making

Qualifications

• Senior Delivery Manager for data and digital services, able to lead end-to-end initiatives.
• Strong understanding of agile and lean methodologies with stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to manage risk, dependencies and deliver valued, user-centred services.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Senior Delivery Manager for data and digital services, leading end-to-end delivery and serving as the primary point of accountability.
• Lead the delivery of complex, high-profile data and digital services using agile and lean methodologies.
• Shape and deliver the roadmap for data and digital services to meet user needs and organisational priorities.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies and blockers across initiatives with clear escalation.
• Use delivery tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub Projects, Trello) to capture requirements and coordinate teams.
• Use data, metrics and user insights to inform decisions and improve delivery practices.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to establish priorities and meaningful outcomes.

Job description

23292 - Senior Delivery Manager (National)

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd November 2026 (subject to change)

Grade: G7

(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of vacancies: 1

*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Senior Delivery Manager here at Justice Digital, Data and Science to be part of our warm and collaborative Justice Data & Science team.

This role sits within Justice Data, where multidisciplinary teams work across the data lifecycle to turn complex data into better decisions, tools and services.

We bring together expertise in data management, engineering, access and sharing, data linking, data science and AI, analysis and service management. Working with partners across the department, the Criminal Justice System and wider government, we strengthen data foundations, connect data across organisational boundaries and make it easier to use data securely and effectively.

By combining strong data foundations and governance with engineering, insight and AI, Justice Data supports better decision-making, frontline delivery and long-term transformation of the justice system.

This role aligns against Delivery Manager Profession from the Government Digital and Data Framework

The HQ, HMCTS and Agencies Division plays a critical role in delivering data and digital services that support the Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, and its agencies. Our Delivery Managers work with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, users, and suppliers to deliver a diverse portfolio of products, platforms, services, and transformation initiatives that improve outcomes across the justice system.

You will join our growing delivery community. Successful candidates may be deployed across a range of programmes, products, and services within the Division, including reporting and visualisation services, data and analytical engineering platforms, digital products, and business transformation initiatives.

Senior Delivery Managers work closely with engineers, analysts, product managers, service owners, stakeholders, and users to understand needs, shape delivery approaches, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure successful outcomes. They create the conditions for teams to succeed, fostering collaboration, removing barriers, and promoting effective ways of working.

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex and high-profile initiatives, working across organisational boundaries to align priorities, build strong relationships, and deliver valuable, user-centred services.

You’ll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including:

A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.

Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work–life balance.

Employees are allocated 10% of their working time for personal and professional development.

A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best-in-class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms.

Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!

You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the Senior Delivery Manager for data and digital services, leading end-to-end delivery and serving as the primary point of accountability, oversight, and escalation.

Lead the delivery of complex, high-profile data and digital services, using agile and lean methodologies, maintaining momentum across teams and priorities.

Shape and deliver the roadmap for data and digital services, ensuring services meet user needs, align with organisational priorities, and support data-driven decision making across the Ministry of Justice.

Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and blockers across data and digital initiatives, ensuring timely decision-making and clear escalation where required.

Use delivery management tools (for example Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub Projects, or Trello) to capture requirements, plan work, coordinate teams, and enable transparent communication.

Use data, performance metrics, and user insights to inform delivery decisions, improve service adoption, measure impact, and continuously improve delivery practices.

Work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to establish priorities, define meaningful outcomes, and enable the successful delivery of digital products and services.