Delivery Manager (SC Cleared)

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients’ recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Delivery Manager experienced in IT network and application implementations for a 12 Month contract based in Bristol on behalf of our globally respected client who require secure and innovative capabilities to support their business objectives.

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced IT Delivery Manager with a focus on networks and applications to lead the delivery of critical IT enabled capabilities for the business, manage supplier relationships, and oversee the introduction of new services into live operations.

The IT Delivery Manager will initiate and manage multiple projects as part of the Enablers programme and will work collaboratively with the Programme Manager to shape and deliver these on behalf of the business consumers.

As a Delivery Manager you will be responsible for:

Project Outcomes:

• Drive the end-to-end delivery of network and application projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and technical requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery challenges, risks, and dependencies to meet time-lines and quality benchmarks.
• Work closely with Solution Architects to deliver the scope elements for the projects under the programme of work.

Supplier Management:

• Defining and managing to market, statement of work artefacts.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers delivering network and application services, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Oversee vendor performance, including the delivery of managed services, software solutions, and infrastructure support.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, SLAs, and technical deliverables to optimize value and performance.

Project Management:

• Providing regular updates to the Programme Manager, Portfolio Manager, and other Stakeholders.
• Providing Financial data on a weekly basis to track progress of the project.
• Providing project oversight identifying gaps and facilitating effective communication channels and escalation paths for project leads, team members and stakeholders.
• Providing visibility to the team of the documentation required to pass the quality gates and ensuring compliance with the Group IT project delivery process.
• Ensuring that projects are formally closed with all project documentation stored appropriately.
• Ensuring assigned projects manage scope following the change request process.

What we require from the candidate:

• Must be hold or be capable of obtaining a Full UK SC Clearance without any conditions.
• Must be a UK Resident.
• Experience of delivering projects within UK government security classification framework.
• Strong Project Management skills in planning, RAID, and communication.
• The ability to:
  • Manage projects using a mix of methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, PRINCE2).
  • Balance technical priorities, business needs and project governance to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Manage suppliers and third-party service providers for network infrastructure and application development.
  • Negotiate and enforce SLAs, ensuring accountability for technical performance and delivery.
  • Drive collaboration across operational, support, and technical teams to enable smooth service launches.
  • Forecast and manage project costs monthly.
  • Communicate clearly to Team members and stakeholders using a variety of different techniques and methods.

Next steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.