Lead Delivery Manager

Investigo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel expenses covered for eligible/倫

Job summary

Investigo is seeking an experienced Lead Digital Delivery Manager to take a key leadership role within our growing digital delivery function in a renewable energy company. This is an opportunity to lead and develop a team of Project Managers and Delivery Managers, while setting standards for how complex digital and technology projects are delivered across the organisation.

The role blends hands-on leadership with governance, working closely with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex IT/digital projects and programmes.
• Experience leading and line managing Delivery Managers.
• Strong understanding of delivery governance, risk, change control and assurance.
• Experience across a broad technology landscape.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and challenging delivery decisions.
• Experience across Agile, Waterfall and/or hybrid delivery environments.
• Desirable PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or similar qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Digital Delivery Managers.
• Own and improve delivery methodologies, governance and project standards.
• Provide senior oversight across a portfolio of digital projects.
• Manage escalations, risks, issues, budgets and delivery quality.
• Work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered effectively from mobilisation through to deployment and transition into service.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high-quality delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Delivery governance

Stakeholder management

Hybrid delivery

Risk management

Budget management

Project management

PM certifications

Job description

• Hybrid: 1–2 days per month (various offices around the UK
• Ad-hoc London travel | Expenses covered for eligible travel

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Digital Delivery Manager to take a key leadership role within a growing digital delivery function within an exciting renewable energy company.

This is an opportunity to lead and develop a team of Project Manager and Delivery Managers, while setting the standards for how complex digital and technology projects are delivered across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Digital Delivery Managers
• Own and improve delivery methodologies, governance and project standards
• Provide senior oversight and assurance across a portfolio of digital projects
• Manage escalations, risks, issues, budgets and delivery quality
• Work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered effectively from mobilisation through to deployment and transition into service
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high-quality delivery

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience delivering complex IT/digital projects and programmes
• Proven experience leading and line managing Project/Delivery Managers
• Strong understanding of delivery governance, risk, change control and assurance
• Experience across a broad technology landscape
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and challenging delivery decisions
• Experience across Agile, Waterfall and/or hybrid delivery environments
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or similar qualification is desirable

If you're an experienced Delivery Leader looking for a role where you can shape both people and delivery standards, I'd be keen to hear from you.