Remote Delivery Lead – Cloud & DevOps Strategy

Randstad Digital; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Delivery Lead to manage high-impact digital and cloud-based initiatives. This remote role involves driving end-to-end delivery solutions and leading multidisciplinary teams. The candidate should have a proven track record in service delivery, expertise in GDS standards, and the ability to oversee technical governance with strong communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to work on significant cloud-native projects, ensuring secure and efficient solutions aligned with user needs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in service delivery within digital or legacy environments.
• Deep understanding of GDS standards and public sector challenges.
• Practical knowledge of ITIL and cloud-native architectures.
• Expert in managing multidisciplinary agile teams under pressure.
• Ability to negotiate contracts with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and roadmap for cloud-native DevOps programmes.
• Oversee sprint planning and backlog prioritization using Jira.
• Manage third-party SLAs and senior-level client relationships.
• Guide adoption of Infrastructure as Code and containerization.
• Ensure alignment with GDS guidelines and security principles.

Skills

Service delivery experience

GDS standards understanding

Cloud-native architecture knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiation

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Delivery Lead to manage high-impact digital and cloud-based initiatives. This remote role involves driving end-to-end delivery solutions and leading multidisciplinary teams. The candidate should have a proven track record in service delivery, expertise in GDS standards, and the ability to oversee technical governance with strong communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to work on significant cloud-native projects, ensuring secure and efficient solutions aligned with user needs.