Delivery Manager

Avensys Consulting UK; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Delivery Lead to manage complex cloud and digital initiatives. This role requires SC clearance and includes oversight of agile delivery across multiple platforms with a focus on stakeholder engagement and budget management. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of cloud technologies, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in service delivery in both legacy and digital environments. This is an exciting opportunity to drive transformation in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Must have SC clearance.
• Experience in service delivery in legacy or digital environments.
• Ability to produce and present documentation to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cloud and digital initiatives.
• Oversee agile delivery across various platforms.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Service delivery experience

Knowledge of Delivery Model

Client contract understanding

Robust mitigations for SLA failures

Documentation skills

Communication skills with senior management

Knowledge of ITIL

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated and results-oriented

Ability to handle complexity

Collaborative team player

Job description

Role

Delivery Lead

Location

Remote

Type

06 Months Contract – Inside IR35

Max Rate

500-550 GBP Per day

SC clearance is MUST

An experienced delivery leader responsible for managing complex cloud and digital initiatives that support public sector transformation. Skilled in overseeing agile delivery across infrastructure, software, and service platforms with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, budget management, and governance. Brings deep understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern delivery models to ensure secure, scalable, and citizen-focused solutions. Expert in driving cross-functional collaboration, aligning IT strategies with policy outcomes, and promoting continuous improvement across programmes.

The Operations Delivery Lead will be a well-rounded in service deliver, applications or infrastructure management and should possess the following experience & characteristics :

• Experience of service delivery in either a legacy or digital environment
• A detailed working knowledge of the Industrialised Delivery Model
• Ability to read and understand a Client contract
• Ability to produce robust mitigations for failed SLA’s where appropriate.
• Ability to review and update documentation for presentation to a client
• Experience of communicating and presenting clearly to senior management and Client
• A working knowledge of ITIL on practical level
• Ability to work across teams and present a single view of service
• Awareness and understanding of Digital strategy
• Business and technical acumen, strong interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation & communications skills
• Highly self-motivated, Self-Starter and results-oriented
• Clear and logical thought processes
• Able to think outside the box to drive tactical resolution’s
• Responds well to, and operates effectively under, pressure
• Deals well with complexity
• Collaborative team-player
• Embraces and champions change