Delivery Manager - DATA

Delivery Manager – Data

Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project | Outside IR35

Must Have Experience: Management of several Data projects, including Databricks, etc.

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager with a strong Data focus (Databricks) to lead delivery within a strategic change programme.

This role prioritises Agile delivery excellence and hands-on experience managing data platforms (especially Databricks). You will drive predictable, high-quality delivery while enabling cross-functional teams to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in the UK public sector/government digital standards is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of data-driven projects (Databricks-based environments)


• Champion Agile and Lean practices, promoting continuous improvement and Inspect & Adapt principles


• Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and issues to maintain delivery momentum


• Ensure appropriate governance, quality management, and value for money


• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, reporting clearly and setting expectations


• Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Engineers, QA, BA, Architecture, Platform, and supplier teams


• Guide teams through delivery lifecycle phases and support process optimisation


• Contribute to the Delivery Management Community of Practice

Mandatory Requirements:

• Strong Agile delivery experience


• Proven experience managing multiple Data projects (incl. Databricks or similar data platforms)


• Experience delivering data or digital products in multi-disciplinary teams


• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills


• Experience managing budgets, suppliers, risks, and dependencies


• Strong planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities


• Demonstrated ability to lead and build high-performing teams

Desirable:

• Experience in the UK public sector or working with government digital standards


• Familiarity with government digital standards (GDS)


• Exposure to data platforms, analytics environments or data architecture


• Familiarity with UCD, DevOps, or cloud/infrastructure teams

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement, including senior executives


• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Confident, structured, and practical leadership


• Collaborative, supportive, relationship-focused mindset


• Highly organised with strong attention to detail


• Able to translate technical detail into clear business language

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Contract - Outside IR35


• Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)


• Start Date: ASAP


• Candidates must be eligible to work with UK Government departments / BPSS.