Delivery Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager for a 4-month contract in Cardiff. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects focused on AI and process improvements, ensuring effective resource planning and risk mitigation. Competitive day rate of £400-£475 offered. If you have relevant experience and strong stakeholder communication skills, please apply online.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple IT projects, preferably including AI.
• Knowledge of the Welsh Local Government ecosystem.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of several projects related to AI and process improvements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks effectively.
• Communicate with and manage multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder communication

Resource planning

AI project delivery

Job description

Delivery Manager - 4 Month Contract (High probability of extension)

Day Rate £400-£475 - Hybrid (Cardiff Office)

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a vital but relatively unknown Arms Length Body of the Welsh Government.

They are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager who has worked on projects centering around AI and process and planning improvements. You will have experience managing several concurrent projects, identifying and resolving the risks unique to each.

What the Delivery Manager will be doing
You will be joining the organisation to take charge of several projects each with their own focus and goals. These projects include AI, process and planning, and benefits.

• Identify and mitigate risks that occur in the projects you are responsible for
• Take ownership of the resource planning for each project
• Track and accurately report progress of each project
• Communicate with and manage multiple diverse stakeholders effectively

What the successful Delivery Manager will bring to the team

You will have experience project managing or delivering against multiple IT projects, ideally having delivered an AI project or public sector planning/processes.

• Demonstrable experience as a Delivery Manager
• Based in Wales, with knowledge or awareness of the Welsh Local Government ecosystem
• The ability to effectively plan resources and mitigate project risks
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders of all seniorities

Here's What You'll Get in Return

The successful Product Owner will be rewarded with;

• Day Rate of between £400 and £475

Think this one's for you

If you think this Delivery Manager opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.