Delivery Manager Lead

Project overview

Delivery Manager Lead

Project details

London

Contract Type: Contract, Outside IR35

£350 to £400 per day, Outside IR35

Security Clearance: SC cleared or SC eligible

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Delivery Manager Lead to guide delivery across one or more teams on a UK public sector programme. You will make sure delivery is well planned, coordinated and continuously improving, and that services meet the GDS Service Standard.

At SFIA Level 5 you'll lead other delivery managers, work with senior civil servants and act as a recognised leader in agile and lean practice.

Key Responsibilities

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Desirable:

Why Join Scrumconnect Ltd? (same for both roles)

At Scrumconnect, we are more than just a consultancy. We are a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful digital transformation services across government and enterprise organisations.

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

Application Process (same for both roles)

Scrumconnect Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

• Lead delivery across multidisciplinary agile teams, and support and coach other delivery managers.
• Plan, forecast and report on delivery, and manage risks, issues and dependencies across teams.
• Work with senior civil servants, product managers and programme teams so delivery matches business objectives.
• Support teams through discovery, Alpha, beta and live, and prepare for GDS service assessments.
• Drive agile and lean practice and continuous improvement.
• Manage governance, assurance and approvals to government standards.
• Coordinate suppliers and cross-team dependencies.
• Spot and fix blockers and inefficient ways of working.
• Build healthy, high-performing teams and run team health checks.
• SC cleared or SC eligible.
• Proven experience delivering services to the GDS Service Standard and the GOV.UK Service Manual.
• Experience supporting service assessments across GDS phases (discovery, Alpha, beta, live).
• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager at SFIA Level 5, including leading or coaching other delivery managers.
• Strong understanding of agile and lean delivery methods.
• Experience managing risks, issues and dependencies across multiple teams.
• Experience working within government governance structures and with civil servants.
• Strong planning, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Experience in central government departments.
• Familiarity with the Government Digital and Data (GDaD) framework.
• Experience managing multi-supplier delivery.
• Agile delivery certification (for example Scrum Master or SAFe).
• Experience supporting cyber security or data programmes.
• Exposure to major public sector digital transformation programmes.
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Hands-on experience working within agile delivery environments.
• Submit your CV to (see below)
• If shortlisted, you will be invited to interview.
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 3- 6 months
• Location: London, UK, GB
• Rate: 44-50 EUR/h