Agile Delivery Lead – Public Sector

IBM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Sabbatical programs

Maternity returners scheme

Private medical

Life assurance

Group pension plan

Job summary

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking delivery leads to drive end-to-end digital initiatives for government clients, spanning cloud, data, and modern platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable delivery plans and navigate governance, risk, and procurement frameworks while delivering tangible public sector value.

You will foster a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and iterative value delivery, with flexible working and

Qualifications

• Public sector delivery experience with government departments or healthcare.
• Familiarity with public sector delivery standards (GDS) and procurement guidelines.
• Proficiency in Agile and traditional PM frameworks (PRINCE2, PMP, or APM).
• Experience coordinating third-party suppliers and multidisciplinary teams under public framework contracts.

Responsibilities

• Delivery & Scope Management: Drive end-to-end delivery of digital solutions, custom software development, or cloud migrations using Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall methodologies tailored to government delivery phases.
• Stakeholder & Client Management: Build relationships with public sector clients, translate complex requirements into delivery plans.
• Commercial & Financial Control: Manage project financials, resources, SOW compliance, burn rates, and margins in line with procurement frameworks.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Establish governance, identify and track RAID in high-regulatory environments.
• Team Leadership & Enablement: Lead multi-disciplinary pods of design, development, and data specialists to deliver iterative value.

Job description

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking delivery leads to drive end-to-end digital initiatives for government clients, spanning cloud, data, and modern platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable delivery plans and navigate governance, risk, and procurement frameworks while delivering tangible public sector value.

You will foster a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and iterative value delivery, with flexible working and