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A leading cloud services provider in the UK is seeking a Cloud Delivery Lead for managing and delivering complex cloud and DevOps initiatives. This fully remote role requires SC clearance and offers a competitive rate of £550 - £575 a day. Candidates should have expertise in agile delivery, stakeholder management, and cloud technologies like Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate will lead agile teams, shape delivery strategies, and ensure exceptional service delivery across public sector transformation programmes.
+6 months +
+Fully remote working
+£550 - £575 a day Inside IR35
+SC cleared role
We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Delivery Lead to manage and deliver complex cloud and DevOps initiatives supporting UK public sector transformation programmes. This role is responsible for shaping delivery strategy, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring secure, scalable, and citizen-focused outcomes across cloud, infrastructure, and digital platforms.
You will bring strong expertise in agile delivery, stakeholder management, governance, and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP), with a proven ability to align technology delivery to policy and organisational objectives.
Shape and oversee delivery strategy for cloud and DevOps programmes aligned to public sector transformation goals.
Develop delivery roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on organisational impact and stakeholder needs.
Drive cross-departmental alignment to ensure consistent delivery frameworks and shared objectives.
Team & People ManagementLead multidisciplinary agile teams including cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, analysts, and testers.
Mentor, coach, and support performance development to build a high-performing delivery culture.
Ensure effective resource planning to support sprint velocity and long-term delivery capacity.
Cloud Architecture & Engineering OversightOversee delivery of cloud-native architectures, container platforms, and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
Guide adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation practices.
Collaborate on designs for scalability, resilience, and high availability across platforms.
Delivery Operations & Agile GovernanceManage sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and iterative delivery using agile methodologies.
Track and report delivery metrics such as deployment frequency, lead time, and change failure rate.
Maintain delivery cadence and artefacts using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
Stakeholder & Vendor EngagementBuild strong relationships with internal teams, government departments, citizens, and suppliers.
Manage third-party delivery performance and SLA adherence.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive transparency and consensus.
Innovation & Continuous ImprovementPromote continuous improvement, learning, and feedback across delivery teams.
Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, cloud patterns, and delivery models.
Lead retrospectives and encourage knowledge sharing across programmes.
If you'd like to discuss this Cloud Delivery Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.