Delivery Manager

Datasource Computer Employment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Training Package/Budget

Great company advancement and support

Healthcare Scheme

25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays)

Job summary

Datasource Computer Employment Limited is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to oversee complex IT and technology delivery within a Defence environment. The role focuses on end-to-end delivery across both structured and agile frameworks with strong stakeholder management, predominantly onsite in a Defence context.

Responsibilities include governance, cross-functional coordination, risk management and transition of solutions into live service, ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Delivery Manager/IT Delivery Manager role within Defence.
• Experience delivering IT projects in structured and agile environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Good understanding of ITIL and its application to service management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects and services against timescales, budgets and requirements.
• Establish delivery governance frameworks and plans before transitioning into agile delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical specialists, network engineers and solution architects.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies to support planning and execution.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and resources with clear mitigation and escalation.
• Engage stakeholders to manage expectations and communicate progress.
• Support transition of solutions into live service with proper documentation and handover.
• Monitor delivery performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Delivery management

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum / Waterfall

Communication

Risk governance

Security clearance DV

Job description

Ref: ZR_9652_JOB · Posted on 26 October 2026

Our client is looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to oversee complex IT and technology delivery within a Defence environment.

You'll need a solid background managing end-to-end delivery across both structured and agile frameworks, with strong stakeholder management skills.

Defence experience is essential for this role.

Working Patterns and location – predominantly onsite

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects and services against agreed timescales, budgets and requirements.
• Establish delivery governance frameworks and structured plans before transitioning into agile incremental delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical specialists, network engineers and solution architects.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies to support effective planning and execution.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and resources with clear mitigation and escalation processes.
• Engage stakeholders to manage expectations, communicate progress and gather requirements.
• Support transition of technology solutions into live service, ensuring documentation and handover are in place.
• Monitor delivery performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills & experience

• Proven experience in a Delivery Manager, Technical Delivery Manager or IT Delivery Manager role within Defence.
• Experience managing complex IT delivery projects in both structured and agile environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Good understanding of ITIL frameworks and their application to service management and transition.
• Experience establishing delivery governance, milestones and controls prior to agile delivery increments.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure or networking technologies within a delivery context.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage delivery risks, issues, budgets, dependencies and competing priorities.

Additional benefits

• Company Car Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Training Package/Budget.
• Great company advancement and support.
• 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays).
• Company Car Scheme.
• Healthcare Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Training Package/Budget.
• Great company advancement and support.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

You will be required to hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not hold an active DV Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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