Senior Delivery Manager
Futureheads have exclusively partnered with a large UK public sector organisation delivering digital services at national scale, supporting millions of people across the UK.
About the opportunity
You’ll work closely with the Head of Delivery and senior stakeholders across the organisation to create and drive delivery plans for key Data & Analytics initiatives. This role sits above individual product or project delivery, focusing on improving consistency, governance, planning, and delivery performance across a broad portfolio of work.
You’ll play a key role in bringing greater structure and predictability to delivery, managing dependencies across teams, and helping mature delivery practices across the wider directorate.
Why this role is interesting
- High-profile position with visibility across a large public sector organisation
- Opportunity to shape delivery strategy, not just execute plans
- Influence how Data & Analytics teams operate and deliver outcomes
- Work across a portfolio of complex programmes and initiatives
- Significant stakeholder exposure, including senior leadership level
- Meaningful work that ultimately impacts millions of UK citizens
What you'll be doing
- Creating and maintaining delivery plans across multiple strategic initiatives
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes
- Managing dependencies, risks, and delivery challenges across teams
- Supporting governance, reporting, and delivery assurance activities
- Helping define and implement delivery best practices and standards
- Driving greater consistency, predictability, and transparency across delivery teams
- Coaching and influencing teams to improve ways of working
What we're looking for
- Strong Delivery Management experience within complex organisations
- Experience operating at SFIA Level 6 or equivalent seniority
- Proven ability to manage delivery across multiple workstreams or portfolios
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement
- Experience improving delivery frameworks, governance, and ways of working
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes across large matrix environments
- Background working in data, digital, technology, or transformation programmes is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
What's in it for you
- Up to £490/day Inside IR35
- Initial high-profile public sector engagement
- Newcastle preferred, with Birmingham or Leeds also considered
- Hybrid working with approximately 40% onsite (2-3 days per week)
- Flexibility around onsite attendance where required
- Opportunity to shape delivery across a major Data & Analytics function
- ASAP start available
Requirements
- BPSS clearance eligibility.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us.
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