At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead bespoke software delivery for public sector clients and manage multi-million pound budgets.
- Company: Established UK tech consultancy known for impactful digital transformation projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional development and client engagement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in public sector through innovative software solutions and career growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in consultancy and bespoke software delivery with budget management skills.
The predicted salary is between 61873 - 75623 £ per year.
At a Glance
- £ DOE + | UK-wide (multiple positions)
- Consultancy background essential - public sector client delivery
- Bespoke software delivery, not product/SaaS
- £5m+ budget ownership
- High-profile digital transformation programmes
About the Company
A well-established UK technology consultancy delivering bespoke software solutions to major public sector clients, including central government and healthcare bodies. Known for large-scale, complex digital transformation work and long-standing public sector partnerships.
Role Overview
Due to significant growth, our client is hiring multiple Senior Delivery Managers across the UK to lead the delivery of bespoke software programmes for public sector clients. You'll own delivery from mobilisation through to live service, managing budgets in excess of £5m, leading agile delivery teams, and acting as the senior point of contact for client stakeholders at executive level. This is a consultancy-side role - you'll need direct experience delivering software built specifically for a client, not off-the-shelf product implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of bespoke software programmes for public sector clients
- Own budgets of £5m+, including forecasting, tracking, and commercial reporting
- Staff and manage agile delivery teams, including resourcing and pricing
- Build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships across client organisations
- Manage risk, governance, and reporting across complex, multi-workstream programmes
- Identify and convert follow-on business opportunities within existing accounts
- Ensure delivery quality and client satisfaction throughout the programme lifecycle
- Support continuous improvement of delivery practices across the wider business
What You'll Need
Essential:
- Consultancy background delivering into UK public sector clients
- Proven bespoke software delivery experience (not product/SaaS)
- Experience managing budgets of £5m+ on complex programmes
Desirable:
- Formal project/programme management certification (PRINCE2, Agile PM, etc.)
- Track record of winning follow-on business from existing clients
Benefits & Package
- £ DOE (dependent on experience)
- UK-wide opportunities available
- Bonus/commercial incentive scheme
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Flexible/hybrid working with travel to client sites
- Career progression within a growing consultancy
Service Delivery Manager (Software) in Belfast employer: Ocho
Join a dynamic and innovative digital consultancy that champions a remote-first work culture, offering exceptional benefits such as a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a commitment to professional development. With a focus on quality and collaboration, you'll thrive in an environment that values your expertise and provides the autonomy to shape QA processes while working on complex, multi-component systems alongside a talented team in Northern Ireland.
