Delivery Manager - UKIC DV

Matchtech; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Delivery Manager for a contract role in Cheltenham. On-site, full-time engagement with an end date of 31/03/2027 and UKIC DV clearance required. You will coordinate multiple workstreams, manage timelines, track progress, and keep stakeholders informed to maintain momentum on delivery.

Your remit includes proactive risk identification, resource allocation, and hands-on support to resolve day-to-day blockers and align activities with organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of government work environments (HS) as desirable.
• Understanding of technology and networks is a plus.
• UKIC DV clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Team Coordination: set up and manage multiple workstreams with clear task definitions.
• Timeline Management: monitor timelines and flag risks early.
• Progress Tracking: maintain status reports and dashboards with milestones.
• Stakeholder Communication: prepare concise updates for leaders.
• Issue Resolution: act as a point of contact to remove blockers.
• Resource Support: help allocate team resources across workstreams.
• Process Alignment: ensure delivery aligns with organisational objectives.
• Hands-On Support: engage with teams to resolve day-to-day queries.

Skills

Team coordination

Timeline management

Progress tracking

Stakeholder comms

Issue resolution

Resource planning

Process alignment

Hands-on support

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Delivery Manager to join their team in Cheltenham. This is a contract position with an end date of 31/03/2027, requiring full-time on-site commitment. Candidates must hold current UKIC DV clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Coordination: Assisting in setting up and managing multiple workstreams, ensuring tasks are clearly defined and dependencies are tracked.
• Timeline Management: Monitoring project timelines, flagging risks early, and helping teams stay on schedule through proactive follow-ups.
• Progress Tracking: Maintaining accurate status reports and dashboards, highlighting milestones, blockers, and resource needs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Supporting the Service Delivery Manager in preparing concise updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Issue Resolution: Acting as a point of contact for operational challenges, helping to remove blockers and escalating issues promptly.
• Resource Support: Working with the SDM to help allocate team resources effectively across workstreams, balancing priorities and capacity.
• Process Alignment: Ensuring delivery activities align with agreed organisational objectives.
• Hands-On Support: Engaging directly with teams to clarify tasks, resolve day-to-day queries, and maintain momentum on deliverables.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of government (HS working experience)
• Understanding of technology and networks (desirable)
• UKIC DV clearance