Principal Delivery Manager

Anson Mccade; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade seeks a Principal Delivery Manager to drive high-value digital transformation programmes within national organisations. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of experience in the public sector or healthcare, adept at leading diverse teams and managing substantial budgets in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private medical

Pension

Flexible benefits

Travel costs covered for client meetings

Career progression

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience delivering complex Agile programmes in the public sector and/or healthcare.
• Proven track record of managing high-value programmes end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of digital transformation programmes.
• Manage multi-million-pound budgets and ensure delivery aligns to expectations.
• Set up and maintain robust governance frameworks across multiple engagements.

Skills

Agile

Client-facing skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Recognised Agile or Programme Management certifications

Job description

Principal Delivery Manager
£up to £120,000 GBP
Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: United Kingdom (Greater London) Type: Permanent

Role: Principal Delivery Manager
Work Type & Location: Remote-first with UK travel as required
Role Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Anson McCade is working with a major digital transformation consultancy to grow their Delivery Leadership team. We're looking for a Principal Delivery Manager to lead high-value, complex digital programmes across national organisations-shaping the future of how care is delivered through modern technology.

This is a senior, client-facing role where you'll oversee large-scale delivery engagements, own budgets, and lead cross-functional teams spanning engineering, design, and product. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident influencing senior stakeholders, and is passionate about delivering real-world impact in.

As a Principal Delivery Manager, you will:
• Lead end-to-end delivery of digital transformation programmes
• Own multi-million-pound budgets and ensure delivery aligns to time, cost, and outcome expectations
• Set up and maintain robust governance frameworks across multiple engagements
• Manage cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and product specialists
• Build relationships at Director and CxO-level
• Contribute to account strategy and business development, identifying growth opportunities
• Shape and support the development of compelling bid responses and proposals
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within delivery teams
• Coach, mentor, and develop individuals across the Delivery capability

You'll bring:
• 7+ years of experience delivering complex Agile programmes in the public sector and/or healthcare
• Strong background in leading multi-disciplinary teams across tech, design, and product
• Proven track record of managing high-value programmes end-to-end, from scope to delivery
• Experience building and maintaining effective governance structures
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience owning budgets and forecasting
• Excellent client-facing skills - comfortable working at C-suite level
• A consultative, outcome-focused mindset and ability to lead in complex environments
• Experience shaping and contributing to public sector bids and proposals

Desirable:
• Experience working with national healthcare organisations
• Involvement in thought leadership - industry speaking, blogging, or publishing content
• Experience shaping service offerings based on real-world delivery insight
• Recognised Agile or Programme Management certifications (Scrum, MSP, SAFe, etc.)

Salary & Package:
• Up to £120,000 base salary
• Bonus
• Private medical, pension, and flexible benefits
• Travel costs covered for client meetings
• Career progression

Interested in using your delivery leadership to impact healthcare at a national scale? Send your CV to or call [phone] to learn more.
Not quite the right fit? We're hiring across delivery, digital health, and public sector transformation-let's talk.

Reference: AMC-AQU-DMH

Postcode: SP1

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