GFIE-432 - Senior Delivery Manager- Crown Commercial Service

Going Forward into Employment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to oversee agile projects and deliver technical solutions through a skilled team. This role involves significant engagement at the board level, focusing on digital project delivery within the public sector, with opportunities for learning and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering small digital projects or work streams.
• Experience in team leadership and project/delivery management.
• Knowledge of SCRUM and ITIL4 processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver digital projects and products using agile methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across teams.
• Manage risks and issues, adhering to CCS policies.

Skills

Agile delivery techniques

Team leadership

Project management

Job description

This role at Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is available to:

• People who served in the Armed Forces,
• Individuals in their resettlement period due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame,
• Military Spouses/Partners: your current partner must still be serving or have been discharged within the last 12 months.

We want you to join us, learn new skills, and bring your experience to our organization. We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and we want to ensure that all our staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to do so. As part of your employment, you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities, and a buddy who can help you understand the Civil Service and make the most of the opportunities it offers.

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is the UK’s largest public procurement organization and an executive agency of the Cabinet Office.

We are procurement experts. We help the public sector maximize every pound so that resources can go where they’re needed most. Our service is free for the UK public sector. Buyers can access everything from temporary staff and energy to laptops and police cars.

We are here to provide value to the Nation.

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Delivery Manager
• Grade: Band 4 / SEO (Senior Executive Officer)
• Number of roles: 1
• Salary: £46,293
• Location: Liverpool
• Hours: Full time
• Security Check Level: People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks. Additional locations may require Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) clearance.

About the job

Job Summary: Crown Commercial Service (CCS) seeks to appoint a Delivery Manager to oversee one or more agile projects, delivering specific products, technical solutions, or transformation initiatives via a multi-disciplinary, highly skilled team. This role involves high-profile projects with significant engagement at the board level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver digital projects and products using agile methodologies, learning, and practices.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across teams, including matrix management, ensuring projects are monitored and delivered against agreed milestones.
• Understand policy and operational issues affecting CCS digital project delivery and share knowledge across the Portfolio Office.
• Manage risks and issues, adhering to CCS policies and escalating as necessary.
• Consolidate information and digital delivery progress through effective reporting to the Senior Delivery Manager.
• Manage delivery dependencies across technical products and collaborate with stakeholders for digital delivery and continuous improvement.
• Resolve technical and digital problems, issues, and risks.
• Work with the Business Relationship team to understand customer requirements to ensure delivery meets outcomes.
• Prepare briefing materials and plans to support delivery planning and stakeholder engagement.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience in delivering small digital projects or work streams within the Public or Private Sector.
• Experience in team leadership and project/delivery management in fast-paced, multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of agile delivery techniques (SCRUM) and ITIL4 processes.

How to Apply

To apply, you need:

• A completed Expression of Interest form – request from [e-mail] quoting GFIE-432 (v,s&p).
• A copy of your CV.

Informal interviews are expected to take place in June, with successful candidates starting following security checks.

Closing Date: 13 June 2025