At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of service improvements on a critical tech platform.
- Company: Join Akoni Technologies, a forward-thinking company in the public sector.
- Benefits: Part-time remote work, competitive pay, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing vital operational technology services.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivery management and stakeholder coordination is essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Employment Type: Contract, Outside IR35 (Part-time – 3 Days per Week)
Duration: Initial contract of 6 months with potential extension
Location: Mostly Remote (UK) with occasional travel to client location for collaboration workshops when required.
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance is Mandatory
About the Role
Akoni Technologies is recruiting an experienced Delivery Manager on behalf of one of our public sector clients to support the delivery of service improvements across a critical operational technology platform. The successful candidate will work alongside a small internal delivery team to plan, coordinate and manage the implementation of enhancements to an established operational technology service developed and supported by a third-party supplier. Although the role is primarily remote, occasional attendance at the client's offices may be required to support workshops, planning sessions and stakeholder collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for a Delivery Manager who can confidently manage multiple stakeholders, coordinate supplier delivery and ensure projects progress at pace while maintaining operational stability.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of service improvements across an operational technology platform.
- Plan, coordinate and monitor multiple delivery workstreams.
- Work closely with third-party development suppliers to ensure successful delivery.
- Coordinate activities across internal teams, business stakeholders and operational users.
- Lead delivery planning, sprint reviews, governance meetings and stakeholder workshops.
- Manage project plans, RAID logs, dependencies and delivery milestones.
- Ensure improvements are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to business priorities.
- Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business readiness and deployment activities.
- Produce regular delivery reports for senior stakeholders.
- Manage release planning whilst minimising disruption to live operational services.
- Encourage timely stakeholder engagement and user feedback to maintain programme momentum.
- Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Essential Skills
Delivery Manager employer: Akoni Technologies
Join a vibrant team in Reading as a 360 Tech Recruitment Consultant, where your expertise will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and a hybrid working model, we prioritise work-life balance while offering 24 days of holiday plus your birthday off. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through clearly defined career progression opportunities, alongside unique perks like access to local events and private health insurance.
