Senior Delivery Manager

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA); Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting allowance (£4,000)

Civil Service Pension (28.97%)

25 days annual leave (+1 per year up)

Job summary

DVSA is seeking a senior digital leader to drive cross-functional teams in delivering digital products within the public sector. The role emphasizes facilitation, Agile/Lean methodologies, and empowering teams to achieve timely delivery aligned with stakeholder objectives.

Hybrid working is offered across multiple locations, with a Civil Service pension and generous leave. London Weighting applies for employees based in London, continuing if location moves.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver digital products.
• Expert understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies and practices.
• Experience with facilitative leadership in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach cross-functional teams to deliver digital projects and products.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and psychological safety within teams.
• Track financials and manage commercial aspects to ensure value for money.
• Promote high standards of quality, user-centered design, and continuous improvement.
• Champion Agile and Lean ways of working, coaching teams in iterative delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Lean practices

Facilitation

Communication

Risk management

Budget tracking

Job description

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 28th September 2026

Location:

Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oldham, Swansea, Uxbridge (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

Employees based at Uxbridge will receive a London Weighting allowance of £4,000. This allowance will continue when the location moves to Yeading.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

This role will work within the Policy, Digital & Data Directorate. The role holder will play a pivotal role enabling and leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver digital projects and products. They will lead teams by example, fostering collaboration and removing obstacles.

The role holder will coach and enable teams, identifying practices to optimise quality, improve processes, and demonstrate value delivery for their context. Their proven ability to facilitate effective communication and empower teams will be crucial in ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of digital solutions that align with user needs and stakeholder objectives.

Top Responsibilities

• Lead and coach cross-functional teams to deliver digital projects and products.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and psychological safety within teams.
• Track financials and manage commercial aspects to ensure value for money.
• Promote high standards of quality, user-centered design, and continuous improvement.
• Champion Agile and Lean ways of working, coaching teams in iterative delivery.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver digital products within the public sector or relevant industry.
• Expert understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies and practices, gained by extensive real-world experience.
• Experience of working with a facilitative leadership approach in cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in risk management and budget tracking.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Monday 28th September 2026