Remote Operations Delivery Lead — Cloud & DevOps (6m)

Randstad Digital; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations Delivery Lead for a 6-month remote contract. This role focuses on managing high-impact digital initiatives, ensuring solutions align with user needs, and driving the strategy for cloud-native DevOps programmes. The ideal candidate possesses a strong service delivery background, understands GDS standards, and has experience leading multidisciplinary teams. Competitive compensation and a flexible work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Track record in digital service delivery, specifically using an Industrialised Delivery Model.
• Deep understanding of GDS standards and government IT challenges.
• Practical ITIL knowledge and cloud-native architecture awareness.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategy and roadmap for cloud-native DevOps programmes.
• Oversee sprint planning and backlog prioritization.
• Manage third-party SLAs and client relationships.
• Guide the adoption of Infrastructure as Code and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Ensure delivery complies with GDS guidelines.

Skills

Service delivery experience

Understanding of GDS standards

ITIL knowledge

Cloud-native architectures

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

A leading IT services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations Delivery Lead for a 6-month remote contract. This role focuses on managing high-impact digital initiatives, ensuring solutions align with user needs, and driving the strategy for cloud-native DevOps programmes. The ideal candidate possesses a strong service delivery background, understands GDS standards, and has experience leading multidisciplinary teams. Competitive compensation and a flexible work environment are offered.