Lead Delivery Manager

SR2; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing digital consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Delivery Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of large-scale projects. This hybrid role requires strong experience in delivering complex technical solutions, particularly within the public sector. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring projects meet high standards. The position offers a competitive salary and a culture focused on autonomy and collaboration, allowing you to make a genuine impact on digital service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Lucrative benefits and bonus package

Qualifications

• Proven track record working within the public sector is essential.
• Experience managing the full delivery lifecycle, including SOWs, governance, budgets, resourcing, and risk.
• Experience in line-management roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex solutions.
• Ensure every project is delivered smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong experience delivering complex, enterprise-level technical solutions

Strong technical acumen

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Collaborative, people-first approach to leadership

Job description

Job Description

Lead Delivery Manager | Competitive salary | Hybrid | Manchester or London

About the Role

SR2 are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who’ve recently secured several major public sector projects – and they’re looking for an experienced Lead Delivery Manager to help shape and drive delivery excellence across their portfolio.

You’ll be responsible for end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex solutions – from SOW creation and bid writing through to delivery execution. Working closely with cross‑functional teams of engineers, architects, and stakeholders, you’ll ensure every project is delivered smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, knows how to balance people and process, and has the confidence to lead delivery from the front.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience delivering complex, enterprise‑level technical solutions
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage confidently with engineering teams
• Proven track record working within the public sector (essential)
• Experience managing the full delivery lifecycle, including SOWs, governance, budgets, resourcing, and risk
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative, people‑first approach to leadership
• Experience in line‑management roles is essential
• GDS exposure

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering Agile projects in regulated or enterprise environments
• Background in consultancy or client‑facing project delivery

Details

• Hybrid – 3 days on site in Manchester area or London
• Competitive salary (dependant on experience)
• Lucrative benefits and bonus package

Why Apply?

You’ll be joining a fast‑growing consultancy that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration – giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how digital services are delivered across the public sector.

If you’re a Lead delivery leader who enjoys owning outcomes, building teams, and shaping best practice – apply now!