Delivery Manager - Central government client

Amber Labs; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Nest pension

Flexible hybrid working

Perkbox access

Employee referral programme

Choice of PC or Mac

Learning & career development

Public sector project exposure

Supportive culture

Job summary

Amber Labs is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to join a major government transformation programme. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, balancing agile delivery with governance, planning and coordination across large-scale projects.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, product, operational and policy stakeholders to ensure delivery remains aligned to objectives and user needs. This hybrid role requires proven ability to translate roadmaps into executable workstreams, manage

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager within complex technology and transformation programmes.
• Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams using agile principles and practices.
• Demonstrable experience translating strategic roadmaps into successful delivery outcomes.
• Excellent programme and project planning capabilities.
• Experience managing complex dependencies, milestones, risks and constraints.
• Experience operating within complex governance and assurance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary delivery teams using agile principles and tools.
• Translate strategic roadmaps into deliverable workstreams.
• Drive delivery across large-scale government programmes.
• Manage dependencies, milestones, risks and constraints.
• Support teams to overcome blockers while maintaining momentum.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, operational and policy stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery aligns with governance and user needs.
• Maintain clear delivery plans and governance artefacts.
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Promote effective decision-making through clear communication and prioritisation.
• Balance agile delivery with broader programme requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within delivery teams.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Agile practices

Stakeholder management

Governance and planning

Risk and dependency management

Education

Agile/SAFe/PRINCE2/MSP certifications

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent or 12 month Fixed term contract

Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in Newcastle

Clearance: Eligible for SC clearance

About Amber Labs

The digital transformation partner for highly regulated industries.

Our teams deliver digital transformation for organisations operating in complex, highly regulated environments. From securing national borders to supporting critical public services, we deliver secure AI, data, cloud and software solutions across high-impact programmes.

At Amber Labs, we prioritise empowerment, autonomy, experimentation and continuous learning. Our collaborative culture brings together multidisciplinary teams of consultants, engineers, analysts and delivery professionals who work closely together to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.

What You'll Be Doing

We're looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to join a major government transformation programme.

This role will sit at the heart of a complex delivery environment, leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for the transformation and modernisation of critical government services. You'll be responsible for creating the conditions for successful delivery, balancing agile delivery practices with the governance, planning and coordination required across large-scale programmes.

You'll work closely with engineering teams, programme leadership, operational stakeholders and business teams to ensure delivery remains aligned to strategic objectives, user needs and regulatory requirements.

This role requires someone who can confidently manage both agile delivery and traditional programme planning approaches, supporting teams to solve complex problems while maintaining visibility of dependencies, risks, milestones and delivery outcomes.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading multidisciplinary delivery teams using agile principles, tools and techniques
• Translating strategic product and programme roadmaps into deliverable workstreams
• Driving delivery across complex transformation initiatives and large-scale government programmes
• Managing programme dependencies, milestones, risks, assumptions and constraints
• Supporting teams to identify and overcome blockers while maintaining delivery momentum
• Working closely with engineering, product, operational and policy stakeholders
• Ensuring delivery aligns with organisational objectives, governance requirements and user needs
• Maintaining clear delivery plans, reporting and governance artefacts
• Facilitating collaboration across multiple teams and workstreams
• Supporting effective decision-making through clear communication, prioritisation and planning
• Balancing agile delivery approaches with broader programme and project management requirements
• Contributing to continuous improvement within delivery teams and the wider programme

What We're Looking For

You will need:

• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager within complex technology and transformation programmes
• Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams using agile principles and practices
• Demonstrable experience translating strategic roadmaps into successful delivery outcomes
• Strong programme and project planning capabilities
• Experience managing complex dependencies, milestones, risks and constraints
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with engineering, product and business teams within large-scale delivery environments
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams
• Strong facilitation, collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Experience operating within complex governance and assurance frameworks
• Experience delivering digital transformation programmes at scale
• Experience working within UK Central Government
• Strong understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and ways of working
• Consultancy experience delivering within client-facing environments
• Experience supporting service modernisation and large-scale transformation programmes
• Knowledge of agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Relevant certifications such as Agile, Scrum, SAFe, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent

What's In It For You

We believe benefits should be practical: things that genuinely support your day-to-day, give you flexibility and help you keep developing.

Here are a few of our perks:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance with Aviva
• Pension scheme with Nest
• Flexible hybrid working focused on outcomes and delivery
• Access to Perkbox, including discounts, rewards and wellbeing support
• Generous employee referral programme
• Your choice of PC or Mac
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development
• The chance to work on high-profile public sector transformation programmes
• A supportive culture that encourages innovation, experimentation and growth

How We Work

We've worked hard to build a team of people who are experts at what they do. Because of that, we'll trust you to get on with your job and give you the space to do it well. But you'll always have plenty of support around you whenever you need it, whether that's to sense-check an approach, tackle a tricky client challenge or simply bounce ideas around.

We keep our structure flat and our processes straightforward. If you have a good idea, you'll be encouraged to run with it, and if something could be done better, we'll encourage you to say so. Ultimately, we work with people who take pride in their work, support their team and want to leave things better than they found them.

What Happens Next?

Once you've applied, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and be in touch regarding next steps.

Typicaly, our process consists of two interview stages, followed by a final stage discussion with one of our Partners.

A Human Approach to Hiring

We use AI responsibly, in our client projects and internally. When it comes to hiring, though, there are always real people behind the process. Decisions throughout the recruitment process, from CV review and progressing to interview through to making an offer, are made by our Talent team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amber Labs is an equal opportunities employer, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to do their best work, regardless of background, identity or experience.

We're proud to build teams that reflect the communities we serve by:

• Creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, respected and supported
• Promoting a culture of dignity and respect that is free from harassment and discrimination
• Ensuring all employees understand their role in creating a safe, equitable and supportive workplace

If there's anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible or comfortable for you, just let our Talent team know and we'll be happy to help.