Delivery Manager

Freshfields; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Manchester seeks a Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of technology programmes and projects. The role involves driving Agile and Waterfall projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and championing best practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive programme management experience and strong communication skills. This position promotes a people-first culture and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme and project management across delivery methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex technology change.
• Drive Agile and Waterfall projects with clarity, structure, and purpose.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to align delivery with strategic goals.

Skills

Programme management

Project management

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing outcomes

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving impactful technology change? We're looking for a Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of programmes and projects across our organisation—from large-scale transformation to agile initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex technology change
• Drive Agile and Waterfall projects with clarity, structure, and purpose
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to align delivery with strategic goals
• Champion best practice and continuous improvement across delivery communities

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in programme and project management across delivery methodologies
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in portfolio planning, resource management, and governance

Desirable

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. legal, finance)
• Familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, SharePoint
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or ScrumMaster

What We Offer

• A people-first culture that values belonging, wellbeing, and collaboration
• Opportunities for professional development, career progression, and leadership
• A supportive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and celebrated
• Flexible working and a commitment to work-life balance

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.