Senior Technical Delivery Manager (Fixed Term Appointment)

The Scottish Government; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scottish Government in Glasgow seeks a Senior Delivery Manager to provide leadership across high-profile technology initiatives, ensuring delivery is safe, effective and aligned with priorities. The role sits within Social Security Scotland's Digital, Delivery & Change Division and coordinates across architecture, cyber security, engineering and testing teams.

You will lead delivery activities, manage risks and dependencies, engage stakeholders at all levels and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing complex technical change in large-scale environments.
• Experience leading delivery activities and coordinating across multiple teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery activities for high-profile technology initiatives.
• Manage risks and dependencies across programmes and products.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels and coordinate with partners.
• Drive continuous improvement to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Delivery management

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Technical change

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