Delivery Manager (Defence Sector) Overview
Company Name: Kainos
Job Role: Delivery Manager (Defence Sector)
Qualifications: Not specified
Category: I
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Home worker, United Kingdom
Requirements
What we're looking for
Active SC clearance.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role with UK defence sector organizations is mandatory.
Experience delivering complex digital programmes within a consultancy, professional services or comparable environment.
Digital delivery experience and stakeholder management in a complex environment.
Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
Eligible to achieve SC clearance (lived in the UK continuously for 5 years, background checks) – applies to Public & Defence sector.
Experience balancing delivery outcomes, customer needs and commercial considerations, including financial reporting and budget management.
Experience leading, coaching and developing individuals & teams.
The ability to be on customer site, which may include travel, when required.
Experience planning capacity and building multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex digital programmes.
Nice to have
Experience delivering programmes within government, healthcare, defence or another highly regulated environment.
Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI, and a willingness to explore how they can improve delivery effectiveness, team experience and customer outcomes.
Business development experience, ideally including evidence of securing follow on business with existing clients.
Experience of project delivery aimed at digital transformation. Evidence of innovating or leading initiatives to improve management and leadership practices within a team or an organisation.
The role
Join Kainos and Shape the Future
At Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators – driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we're transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.
We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you'll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.
Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
As a Delivery Manager at Kainos, you'll help shape and deliver innovative digital services that make a real difference to our customers and the people who use their services. You will lead the successful delivery across in one of our Sector client portfolio: Public/Healthcare/Defence/Commercial. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, you'll create the environment for successful delivery, helping teams solve complex problems, deliver value and continuously improve. You'll build trusted relationships, support business growth and play an important role in developing our people and culture. At Kainos, we put people first, and you'll be empowered to help teams thrive while delivering great outcomes for our customers.
What you'll do
Understand critical success factors for the project (beyond the traditional measures: on time, on budget and to agreed scope) and ensure each work stream has a plan in place to achieve the success factors.
Manage project finances effectively, supporting delivery against agreed commercial and profitability objectives while maintaining accurate forecasting and reporting.
Identify opportunities to add value for clients, ensuring expectations are proactively managed and issues are addressed appropriately.
Ensure appropriate project governance arrangements and technical quality standards are developed and followed throughout the project lifecycle.
Effectively manage project risks and issues, escalating where appropriate.
Comply, and ensure team members comply, with all confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and agreements and ensure the security of information, at all times.
Support the growth of existing and future customer relationships by working closely with Sales,
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