Technology Delivery Manager, Chief Technology Office (CTO)

Government Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the UK seeks a Technology Delivery Manager to oversee technology delivery teams, enhance stakeholder relationships, and improve team performance. The successful candidate will ensure delivery on time and within quality and cost constraints. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technology delivery teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to facilitate team collaboration and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for your team’s delivery of technology products and services.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of realistic plans.
• Develop a motivated, functioning team and manage risks.

Job description

As a Technology Delivery Manager, you will be accountable for the performance of a team and the delivery of technology products and services. You will set up your team for success and represent them to stakeholders and suppliers, building successful relationships across and beyond the organisation. You will find and remove blockers and inefficiencies, using data to continually push for better ways of working, leading to better outcomes.

Joining the Home Office Technology Delivery community, you will share knowledge and experience with colleagues across the department and wider Government, building skills and helping to apply good practice and standards. You will support the UK’s security and prosperity through the products and services that you help to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for your team’s delivery of technology products and services, facilitating and coaching in using the most appropriate methods to explore needs, solve problems and deliver. Work with the team to continuously monitor and improve processes and performance.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of realistic plans and keep delivery on track within quality, cost, and time constraints. Remove blockers to the success of your team, involving stakeholders and engaging with governance as appropriate.
• Develop a motivated, functioning team, empowering collaboration and delivery while giving direction and constructive feedback. Monitor the profile and health of your team, working with them to resolve issues.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies appropriately.
• Engage with and influence relevant technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to efforts to develop and enhance stakeholder relationships.
• Act as a routine contact point for suppliers involved in delivery. Monitor supplier performance and help to resolve problems with suppliers.