Introduction

Our client is looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to oversee complex IT and technology delivery within a Defence environment.

You'll need a solid background managing end-to-end delivery across both structured and agile frameworks, with strong stakeholder management skills.

Defence experience is essential for this role.

Working Patterns and location - predominantly onsite

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects and services against agreed timescales, budgets and requirements.

• Establish delivery governance frameworks and structured plans before transitioning into agile incremental delivery.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical specialists, network engineers and solution architects.

• Apply Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies to support effective planning and execution.

• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and resources with clear mitigation and escalation processes.

• Engage stakeholders to manage expectations, communicate progress and gather requirements.

• Support transition of technology solutions into live service, ensuring documentation and handover are in place.

• Monitor delivery performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills & experience

• Proven experience in a Delivery Manager, Technical Delivery Manager or IT Delivery Manager role within Defence.

• Experience managing complex IT delivery projects in both structured and agile environments.

• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Good understanding of ITIL frameworks and their application to service management and transition.

• Experience establishing delivery governance, milestones and controls prior to agile delivery increments.

• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure or networking technologies within a delivery context.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.

• Proven ability to manage delivery risks, issues, budgets, dependencies and competing priorities.

Additional benefits

• 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays).

• Company Car Scheme.

• Healthcare Scheme.

• Company Pension Scheme.

• Training Package/Budget.

• Great company advancement and support.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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