Associate IT Delivery Manager

Government Digital & Data; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a motivated individual to support large scale IT projects. This role involves managing delivery plans, addressing risks, and fostering collaboration between teams. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. A background in project governance and a willingness to earn relevant Delivery Management qualifications is preferred. This inclusive environment is ideal for those who thrive in dynamic settings and seek to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Support for career growth

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Ability to balance multiple priorities within a project setting.
• Experience challenging and removing barriers to effective delivery.
• Familiarity with project governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Delivery Manager(s) with IT project delivery.
• Produce and maintain IT delivery plans and status reports.
• Manage and escalate IT risks and issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organization and planning skills

Risk management

Education

Delivery Management qualifications (Prince 2, Agile)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting a Delivery Manager(s) with the delivery of large scale / complex IT projects or for the end-to-end delivery of one or more small to medium scale IT projects / sub-projects.
• Producing and / or supporting the production and maintenance of end-to-end IT delivery plans and status reports.
• Identification, management and escalation of IT risks, issues and dependencies.
• Supporting or raising, monitoring and challenging commercials/costs across all delivery teams and commercially engaged delivery partners.
• Forecasting and Tracking costs throughout the project.
• Building and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships to achieve successful outcomes for the business.
• Understanding of both Agile and waterfall delivery methodologies and how to apply them in a Delivery Management setting.
• Removing blockers to successful delivery.
• Being an active member of the Delivery Manager community.
• Working with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, or project managers collaboratively to ensure delivery is aligned with the project scope, requirements, and timeline constraints.

About the Role

Our role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO) Group that deliver in-house solutions for projects and programmes that deal with a broad range of business, technical and operational issues. Our CDIO offices are hi‑tech, state‑of‑the‑art facilities that allow our teams to maximise their capabilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

Professional Community

In the Delivery Management profession, we are passionate about our teams, and supportive of our colleagues. We have a Delivery Manager Community to learn, share and support each other. Our community is made up of diverse individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We have clear profession career paths, supported by Associate and Delivery Managers, Senior Delivery Managers, Heads of Profession and Profession Leads.

Qualifications

• Balancing multiple priorities within a project setting.
• Challenging and removing barriers to effective delivery.
• Utilising strong communication skills, using a variety of methods with a variety of stakeholders.
• Utilising organisation and planning skills.
• Undertaking risk management.
• Supporting with Project Governance including creating and managing a project plan and tracking risk/issues/dependencies.

Desirable Criteria

• Working in an Agile environment.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• HMRC IT end-to-end Project Lifecycle experience.
• Working with suppliers and using commercial frameworks.
• A recognised or a willingness to work towards Delivery Management qualifications such as Prince 2 Practitioner, Agile Practitioner or Managing Successful Programmes (MSP).

Ideal Candidate

You will be enthusiastic and self‑motivated with a passion for people and learning, thriving in a fast paced, exciting digital environment. You enjoy problem‑solving; working collaboratively with your team to move forward delivery and deliver value to our users.

Work Environment

The complexity or breadth of products or teams will vary in this role, depending on the context of the work assigned.

For those who thrive in a fast-paced, exciting, and motivational environment, we offer unique and unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the latest technologies and make a real, lasting difference.

Career Opportunities

Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you’re seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it’s really like to work at HMRC.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom