Senior Delivery Manager

Senior Delivery Manager Integration & Platform Change

Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project

OVERViEW

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to shape and mobilise a complex technology change programme. Working in a hybrid Delivery Lead capacity, you will drive delivery readiness, manage dependencies, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and establish the roadmap, governance and delivery approach for a major integration and platform transformation initiative.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced Delivery Lead, Technical Delivery Manager or Agile Delivery Lead


• Strong background delivering complex technology, integration or platform change programmes


• Comfortable working with Business Owners, Platform Owners, Architects and Technical SMEs


• Able to bring structure, drive decisions, remove blockers and maintain delivery momentum


• Experienced working in complex stakeholder environments with evolving priorities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mobilisation, planning and delivery readiness activities


• Define and manage roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks and governance


• Coordinate activities across business stakeholders, platform teams, suppliers and technical SMEs


• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and delivery forums


• Drive decision-making and remove delivery blockers


• Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical solutions and delivery priorities


• Support the transition from mobilisation into delivery execution

Mandatory Requirements

• Proven experience delivering complex technology transformation, integration or platform programmes


• Azure integration or enterprise platform delivery experience


• Strong Agile delivery experience (Scrum and Kanban)


• Experience managing RAID, governance, dependencies and stakeholder engagement


• Experience working closely with Architects, Platform Owners and business stakeholders


• Experience shaping delivery approaches, roadmaps and delivery plans


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


• Ability to operate in fast-moving environments with changing priorities

Desirable

• API, middleware or enterprise integration delivery


• Cloud migration or platform modernisation programmes


• UK Public Sector or Government delivery experience


• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM or equivalent)

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills


• Proactive and delivery-focused mindset


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills


• Structured, organised and outcome-driven


• Comfortable challenging constructively and driving accountability


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Freelance / Contract- Outside IR35


• Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)


• Start Date: ASAP


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