Senior Delivery Manager

UBDS Digital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Flexible working environment

Discretionary bonus

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

A leading digital transformation company in Greater London is looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to lead complex projects. You will manage project teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving initiatives to completion. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technology project delivery, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of successful completions. The role offers flexible working conditions and competitive benefits including training, user perks, and medical cover.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project delivery, focusing on large-scale technology projects.
• Proven success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
• Develop and track project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Establish and enforce project management best practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Agile methodology

Waterfall methodology

Education

Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

UBDS Group empowers organizations to achieve remarkable digital transformations through innovative technology solutions. As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex projects that deliver substantial outcomes for our clients. You will take charge of project teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving strategic initiatives to completion. We are looking for a skilled leader who excels in managing multifaceted projects, guiding teams, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of large‑scale projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and requirements, establishing clear success criteria.
• Develop and track project plans, milestones and deliverables, adjusting as necessary to meet changing needs.
• Establish and enforce project management best practices, methodologies and governance to enhance efficiency.
• Foster relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing insights to support their strategic goals.
• Mentor and guide project managers and team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, devising effective mitigation strategies.
• Conduct post‑project evaluations to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project delivery, with a focus on managing large‑scale technology projects.
• Proven success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget, particularly in cloud infrastructure, data intelligence or enterprise software.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and drive change, demonstrating persistence in achieving project goals.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptive, able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits & Working Culture

• Training – all team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical, business acumen or methodologies.
• Holiday – 27 days annual leave per annum + 1 day for birthday and 1 day for work anniversary (UK bank holidays included).
• Employee perks and discounts through the third‑party provider Perkbox.
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice.
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality.
• Death in service cover.
• Contributed Pension Scheme.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Flexible / remote working – UBDS offers a flexible working environment to help you operate at your maximum regardless of location, with offices in London and Manchester.

About UBDS

UBDS is the go‑to digital transformation partner to the public and private sectors. We deliver deep knowledge, specialist skills and a can‑do, get‑it‑done culture. Projects are personal and aligned with our core values: passion for technology, delivering value, keeping it simple and making it happen.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

How to Apply

To find out more about this role, other vacancies or to discuss how you might fit into our innovative team, please visit https://apply.workable.com/ubds/ or send your CV to [e-mail].