Senior Delivery Manager

This role will work within the Policy, Digital & Data Directorate. The role holder will play a pivotal role enabling and leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver digital projects and products. They will lead teams by example, fostering collaboration and removing obstacles.

The role holder will coach and enable teams, identifying practices to optimise quality, improve processes, and demonstrate value delivery for their context. Their proven ability to facilitate effective communication and empower teams will be crucial in ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of digital solutions that align with user needs and stakeholder objectives.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• Lead and coach cross-functional teams to deliver digital projects and products.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and psychological safety within teams.
• Track financials and manage commercial aspects to ensure value for money.
• Promote high standards of quality, user-centered design, and continuous improvement.
• Champion Agile and Lean ways of working, coaching teams in iterative delivery.
• Remove obstacles and facilitate effective communication between teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to align delivery with strategic goals.
• Plan team capacity and priorities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver digital products within the public sector or relevant industry.
• Expert understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies and practices, gained by extensive real-world experience.
• Experience of working with a facilitative leadership approach in cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in risk management and budget tracking.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements: Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. Regular travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays. This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

Required certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM/PSM), or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Kanban Management Professional (KMP 1) or equivalent is required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Leadership.

Alongside your salary of £44,241, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £12,816 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.

As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best.