SC Cleared Technical Delivery Manager

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager for a major public sector digital transformation programme in London. The role sits in a fast-paced Agile delivery environment and requires coordinating delivery across multiple technical workstreams, removing blockers and ensuring successful outcomes.

Hybrid work is offered (ideally 2 days onsite). Active SC clearance is required, and the contract runs until May 2027 with an up-to-350/day rate Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance (current).
• Government/public sector project experience.
• 2-3+ years in a Technical Delivery Manager/Agile Delivery Manager/Delivery Manager/Scrum Master role.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience delivering within Agile environments.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage delivery cadence.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in complex or highly regulated organisations.
• Translate business requirements into delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Agile delivery activities across technical teams.
• Manage sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and backlog refinement sessions.
• Track delivery progress, dependencies, risks and issues.
• Work closely with engineering, architecture and data teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate stakeholders across business and technical functions.
• Support delivery governance and reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement within Agile delivery processes.
• Ensure delivery teams remain focused on agreed priorities and milestones.

Skills

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

SDLC understanding

Facilitate Agile ceremonies

Delivery cadence management

Communication skills

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid - ideally 2 days per week onsite)

Rate: Up to 350/day Inside IR35

Duration: Initial contract until May 2027

Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

We are supporting a major public sector digital transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a fast-paced Agile delivery environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a business-critical programme delivering technology and data services into a highly regulated government environment.

Working within a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will play a key role in coordinating delivery activity, managing Agile ceremonies, removing delivery blockers and ensuring successful outcomes across multiple technical workstreams. The role sits at the intersection of business and technology, requiring strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work closely with technical teams, architects, engineers and product stakeholders.

This position would suit somebody currently working as a Technical Delivery Manager, Agile Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Technical Project Manager or Scrum Master who is looking for a long-term engagement within a secure and complex delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Agile delivery activities across technical teams
• Manage sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and backlog refinement sessions
• Track delivery progress, dependencies, risks and issues
• Work closely with engineering, architecture and data teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes
• Coordinate stakeholders across business and technical functions
• Support delivery governance and reporting requirements
• Drive continuous improvement within Agile delivery processes
• Ensure delivery teams remain focused on agreed priorities and milestones

Essential Experience

• Active SC Clearance (must be current)
• Government or wider public sector project experience
• 2-3+ years' experience in a Technical Delivery Manager, Agile Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Technical Project Manager or Scrum Master role
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience delivering within Agile environments
• Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage delivery cadence
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working within complex or highly regulated organisations
• Comfortable working with technical teams and translating business requirements into delivery outcomes

Desirable Experience

• Agile, Scrum or SAFe certifications
• Experience supporting software, data or cloud-based programmes
• Experience working with architecture, engineering or platform teams
• Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes
• Previous experience within security-conscious or government environments

What's on Offer?

• Long-term programme with strong likelihood of extension
• Opportunity to work within a large-scale public sector transformation initiative
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Stable and collaborative delivery environment
• Immediate interview and onboarding process for suitable candidates