Senior Delivery Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government department is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to lead public service delivery innovation. The role focuses on agile methodologies, team mentoring, and stakeholder management to achieve successful programme outcomes. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and commercial management skills. This position plays a vital part in enhancing public service effectiveness through collaborative efforts across various government levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agile project delivery.
• Strong leadership skills to manage teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programme delivery and ensure successful outcomes.
• Engage and manage senior stakeholders, bridging communication gaps.
• Coach and mentor Delivery Managers to enhance team capability.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Lean practices

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial and financial management

Job description

The Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow (PSR TL&G) team is at the heart of the UK government’s initiative to drive innovation and reform in public service delivery. With the £100 million PSR Innovation Fund, our team collaborates with local authorities and government departments across the United Kingdom and with the Devolved Governments to design, test, and grow innovative solutions that enhance public service outcomes. By employing a "Test & Learn" approach, we focus on creating evidence‑based improvements while relieving pressures on public services. Our work involves piloting foundational programmes and place‑based initiatives to accelerate mission delivery, support preventative measures, and foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation in public service delivery.

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will be a key leader, accountable for driving delivery across the programme, with a focus on agile methodologies. You will leverage your expertise in Agile and Lean practices, commercial and financial management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful outcomes. You will also play a crucial role in coaching and mentoring place‑based teams (accelerators), building team capability, and shaping the programme’s governance and planning, particularly around outcome‑based frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing programme delivery and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Engaging and managing senior stakeholders, bridging communication gaps between technical and non‑technical teams.
• Coaching and mentoring Delivery Managers to enhance team capability and performance across teams.
• Managing commercial relationships with strategic delivery partners and ensuring value for money.
• Contributing to financial planning and budget management for the programme.