Senior Delivery Manager

Avature; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to oversee the effective delivery of complex, high-risk products and services. This role requires expertise in Agile and Lean methodologies, with a strong focus on stakeholder communication and risk management. The position is a 6-month contract based in Exeter, requiring SC Clearance. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact by leading continual planning processes and optimizing delivery flows. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex, high-risk products and services.
• SC Clearance is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams using Agile and Lean methodologies.
• Optimize delivery flow and manage risks effectively.
• Communicate with stakeholders and manage team dynamics.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Lean management

Stakeholder communication

Financial management

Risk management

Job description

On behalf of the Met Office, we are looking for a Senior Delivery Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based 3 days per week in Exeter.

A Senior Delivery Manager is accountable for the effective delivery of complex, high-risk products and services. Experience across a range of products and services, throughout the entire product life cycle and have responsibility and accountability as the main point of escalation.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role; as a minimum, you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team on Agile and Lean ways of working
• Optimise the delivery flow of teams by removing impediments and actively dealing with the addressing delivery risks
• Lead continual planning process for the team they are working within
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Identify and address issues with regard to team dynamics
• Financial and Commercial management

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Met Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Commitment

The Met Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such, the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".