Senior Technical Delivery Manager (Fixed Term Appointment)

Work For Scotland; Glasgow, Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Security Scotland is recruiting a Senior Delivery Manager in Glasgow for a 47-month fixed-term appointment with potential permanency. You will lead delivery across complex digital and technology initiatives, coordinating across architecture, cyber security, engineering and testing, plus supplier partners to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

The role requires strong communication with senior stakeholders, risk and dependency management, and a track record of delivering large-scale digital

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex digital/technical change in large-scale environments.
• Experience leading delivery across cross-disciplinary teams and programmes.
• Strong ability to manage risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery activities for complex digital/technical initiatives.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies and issues to ensure successful outcomes.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation and partner teams.
• Coach and mentor delivery managers to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Delivery management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Mentoring

Job description

Please note that this is a 47 month fixed term appointment opportunity with the possibility of permanency depending on the needs of the business.
Join Social Security Scotland's Digital, Delivery & Change Division and play a key role in delivering complex digital and technical change. As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will provide leadership across high-profile technology initiatives, ensuring they are delivered safely, effectively and in line with organisational priorities.

The Digital, Delivery & Change Division delivers the infrastructure, digital capabilities and technology solutions that support Social Security Scotland's services and strategic objectives.

Within the Digital Services Branch, the Senior Delivery Manager provides leadership and coordination across a complex digital landscape, working with teams across platforms, architecture, cyber security, engineering and testing, as well as operational and supplier partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced delivery professional with a strong track record of managing complex technical change in large-scale, multi-disciplinary environments. You will lead delivery activities, manage risks and dependencies, engage stakeholders at all levels and drive continuous improvement to ensure successful outcomes for both services and users.

A Senior Delivery Manager is accountable for the effective delivery of complex, high risk products and services. The role is similar to that of a Delivery Manager role, however Senior Delivery Managers are more experienced across a range of products and services, throughout the entire product life cycle, and have greater responsibility and accountability as the main point of escalation.

At this role level, you will:

• have strong communication skills and engage senior stakeholders
• coach and mentor Delivery Managers