Senior Delivery Manager

Nigel Frank International; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Delivery Manager to lead project teams and ensure successful delivery of large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in project management and possess relevant certifications. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Starting Salary - up to 85k dependent on experience

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Professional development and certification support

Opportunities to lead high-impact transformation projects

Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in a technology or consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated success in programme and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
• Support the Head of PMO in managing the team, including deputising when required.
• Mentor and coach project managers, promoting best practices and consistent delivery standards.
• Contribute to project governance, continuous improvement, and pre‑sales activities when needed.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Dynamics

Power Platform

Azure

Education

Project management certification (PRINCE2, APM, PMI)

Agile or MSP qualifications

Job description

Principal Delivery Manager

Location: Home-based with occasional travel to client site.

The Principal Delivery Manager will support the Head of PMO in leading the delivery team, ensuring successful project execution and continuous improvement across all projects and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
• Support the Head of PMO in managing the team, including deputising when required.
• Mentor and coach project managers, promoting best practices and consistent delivery standards.
• Contribute to project governance, continuous improvement, and pre‑sales activities when needed.

Skills

• Proven experience managing large‑scale CRM, ERP, or data projects using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft technologies (Dynamics, Power Platform, Azure) and familiarity with ITIL principles.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 year's project management experience in a technology or consultancy environment.
• Certified in relevant frameworks such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI, or equivalent; Agile or MSP qualifications desirable.
• Demonstrated success in programme and portfolio management.

Benefits

• Starting Salary - up to 85k dependent on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Opportunities to lead high-impact transformation projects.
• Collaborative, growth‑oriented team culture.