Solution Delivery Manager

Heart of England Society; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Coventry is seeking a Solution Delivery Manager to lead technology projects that drive efficiency and innovation. This role involves managing the full project lifecycle, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring successful delivery of solutions. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Competitive salary range is £40,000 to £50,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity for innovative projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing the full project lifecycle, from initiation to delivery.
• Experience in business change projects and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on, driven, and proactive leader with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects.
• Developing and managing project plans, including scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Acting as the key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Education

Project management certification (PMP, PMI, or CSM)

Job description

Overview

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 | Contract: Permanent | Location: Coventry

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for delivering technology solutions that make a real impact? The Heart of England Co-operative Society is seeking a Solution Delivery Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of technology projects that support our business transformation.

As part of our Technology department, you’ll work closely with teams across retail operations, IT, marketing, and finance to deliver projects that drive efficiency and innovation. Reporting to the Head of IT, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a role that combines technical expertise, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Developing and managing project plans, including scope, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Acting as the key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Driving the requirements gathering process and translating objectives into actionable plans.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinating testing, UAT, and validation of solutions to ensure functionality and performance.
• Producing clear and accurate project documentation and reporting regularly to stakeholders.
• Supporting the Head of IT in delivering the overall IT strategy.

What we’re looking for

• Essential skills & experience
• Proven track record of managing the full project lifecycle, from initiation to delivery.
• Experience in business change projects and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical detail to non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on, driven, and proactive leader with a collaborative approach.

• Desirable skills & experience
• Experience in retail environments.
• Formal project management certification (PMP, PMI, or CSM).
• Team leadership experience in technology or change-focused environments.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000.
• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering technology solutions across a respected, values-driven organisation.
• A collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment where innovation is encouraged.

How to apply

If you’re passionate about delivering impactful technology projects and want to join a trusted, community-focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you.