Delivery Lead / Programme Manager

Goaco

Dartford

Hybrid

GBP 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Goaco is looking for a senior delivery professional to move beyond simply managing a plan, establishing effective ways of working, governance and data-driven decisions across complex programmes. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and create the conditions for successful delivery, with growth towards Delivery Director as the portfolio expands.

You will work across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery environments, manage risks and dependencies, and maintain strong relationships with senior

Qualifications

Experience delivering within complex and regulated environments is essential.
Experience with UK Government departments or public sector projects is advantageous.
Strong delivery management and governance skills.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead complex digital, technology and transformation programmes from mobilisation through delivery.
Establish programme governance and delivery ways of working across teams.
Create delivery plans, milestones and measurable outcomes.
Manage RAID, risks and dependencies; track progress and outcomes.
Communicate with senior stakeholders and programme boards.

Skills

Delivery Management

Digital Transformation

Agile Delivery

Waterfall Delivery

Hybrid Delivery

Delivery Metrics

RAID Management

Resource Planning

Stakeholder Management

Governance

Job description

Do you strive to make a difference? Goaco is looking to build a team to continue solving problems using software and technology for our clients. We are developers at heart - and by the mind too. We thrive on challenges and live for logical thinking. Formed over a decade ago, we have built on our successes, all of whom have benefitted from their level-headed software solutions. The team is all like-minded individuals, with a drive to succeed in their own fields.

ABOUS US

Goaco is an award-winning global consultancy specialising in delivering secure, user-centric, and innovative digital solutions for public and private sector organisations. Established in 2010 and headquartered in the UK, Goaco has expanded its presence with offices in the UK, UAE and Saudi Arabia, gaining recognition as a trusted name in digital transformation and cyber security.

With over 100 subject-matter experts supported by a wider network of 16,000+ associates, Goaco is committed to co-creating scalable, secure, and tailored solutions. The company plays a pivotal role in enhancing national security systems, modernising public services, and streamlining processes, all while emphasising purposeful innovation and impactful outcomes.

THE ROLE

This is a senior delivery role for someone who can move beyond simply managing a plan. We are looking for someone who can establish effective ways of working, bring structure to complex environments, use data to drive delivery decisions and create the governance and delivery discipline required to achieve successful outcomes.

The role offers a clear opportunity to grow with Goaco and develop towards a future Delivery Director position as our client portfolio and delivery organisation continue to expand.

You will work across complex client environments, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring programmes are delivered with appropriate governance, transparency and pace.

You will be responsible for creating the conditions for successful delivery including establishing delivery frameworks, tracking progress, identifying risks and dependencies and ensuring teams and stakeholders have a clear view of programme performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading complex digital, technology and transformation programmes from mobilisation through to delivery
Establishing programme and delivery ways of working across multidisciplinary teams
Creating clear delivery plans, milestones, dependencies and measurable outcomes
Building data-driven delivery processes and using delivery metrics to understand performance, risk and progress
Establishing effective programme governance, reporting and decision-making processes
Managing RAID including risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies
Tracking actions, commitments and delivery progress across multiple work-streams
Working across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery environments, adapting the approach to the needs of the programme
Working closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Data, Cyber Security, Commercial and operational teams
Managing senior client relationships and communicating effectively with programme boards, directors and executive stakeholders
Identifying delivery challenges early and putting practical recovery plans in place
Supporting resource planning, capacity management and prioritisation across programmes
Creating transparency around programme health, delivery confidence and blockers
Helping teams continuously improve their delivery processes and ways of working
Supporting commercial awareness across engagements including scope, change and delivery commitments
Contributing to the continued development of Goaco's wider delivery capability, standards and methodologies

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience delivering within complex and regulated environments is essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked with organisations such as:

UK Government departments and public sector organisations
Critical national infrastructure
Other highly regulated or complex enterprise environments

You should have strong experience in several of the following areas:

Delivery Management
Digital Transformation

Agile Delivery

Waterfall and hybrid programme delivery

Delivery metrics and management information

RAID and dependency management

Delivery planning and forecasting

Resource and capacity planning

Supplier or partner management

Commercial and contractual awareness

Experience working within UK Government digital delivery environments would be particularly relevant including familiarity with multidisciplinary teams, governance structures and outcome-focused delivery.

WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE

We are looking for someone who can enter a complex programme and quickly understand:

Where are we?
Where do we need to get to?
What is stopping us?
How confidently can we deliver?
What does the data tell us?
What decisions need to be made?

You should be comfortable creating structure where it does not yet exist and improving existing delivery environments where processes have become overly complex or ineffective.

This role requires someone who is equally comfortable working with delivery teams and engaging senior client stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP & PROGRESSION

This is an important hire as Goaco continues to grow our delivery capability.

For the right person, there is an opportunity to progress towards Delivery Director, helping shape how Goaco delivers programmes across our client portfolio.

Over time this could include greater responsibility for:

Delivery assurance across multiple programmes
Programme and portfolio governance
Building Goaco’s delivery methodology and standards
Developing Delivery Managers and Programme Managers
Executive client relationships
Resource and capability planning
Delivery quality and continuous improvement
Supporting new client mobilisation and programme recovery
Helping scale Goaco’s delivery organisation

BENEFITS

Competitive Salary: Salary depending on experience and background.
Health Benefits: 24/7 GP Access, Counselling Services, Virtual Physiotherapy, Discounted Gym Memberships, Virtual Gym Classes, Discounted Private Health Cover, Eye Care Discounts.
Wealth Benefits: Shopping Discounts, Debt Support, Money Advice, Free Credit Reports, Travel Money Savings.
Education Benefits: Learning Courses, Business Skills Training.

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