IT Delivery Manager - SC Cleared in Newcastle upon Tyne

As an IT Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex software, cloud, and digital IT initiatives. Sits at the intersection of business strategy and technical execution, you will clear blockers, manage dependencies, and ensure multi-disciplinary teams (engineers, QA, Product Managers, and 3rd-party vendors) deliver high-value outcomes on time and within budget. You will advocate for best practices across Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks, ensuring appropriate governance without sacrificing velocity.

Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT projects and digital transformation streams from inception through to operational handover. Establish efficient delivery cadence, facilitating key ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, showcase reviews). Manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID) proactively, taking ownership to resolve blockers before they impact delivery targets. Work closely with Product Managers to align sprint goals with strategic product roadmaps and commercial objectives.

Requirements

• Clearance: You must hold SC Clearance
• Proven Delivery Track Record: Direct experience managing software development, cloud infrastructure, or digital transformation deliveries.
• Methodology Mastery: Deep expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) alongside practical experience integrating Waterfall governance where necessary.
• Tooling: Proficient with modern delivery and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Slack, MS Teams).
• Technical Literacy: Ability to converse meaningfully with software architects and DevOps engineers on technical constraints, pipelines, and architectural dependencies.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of managing conflicting business priorities and managing senior executive expectations.
• Third-Party Management: Hands-on experience directing external vendors, software agencies, or outsourced teams.

Benefits

• A company culture based on respect, transparency, and equality.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid remote work.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Training and Career Progression.

Infotel is an equal opportunity employer, and we pride ourselves on our diversity. We have an incredible team ethic; we work together to consistently deliver for our clients. We host after-work gatherings and other in-house events to ensure our team members develop strong relationships and enjoy their work environment.

Join the Infotel UK Team! If you are a highly strategic and connected Business Development Manager eager to make a significant impact on the growth of our business across diverse industries, we encourage you to apply. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing global company and leverage your expertise to achieve exceptional results. Apply today with your CV! All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.