Senior Delivery Manager - AI & Innovation
Location: London or Manchester, with travel as required by the project or client
Contract Start Date: 2 November 2026
Day Rate: £504.59-£514.02 per day, depending on clearance status
Eligibility: UK Nationals only, with a minimum of 5 years' UK residency
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Manager to support a major government department in its AI and Innovation Strategy & Enablement area.
This is a hands-on delivery role focused on embedding Agile principles, improving delivery performance and driving a culture of focus, accountability and continuous improvement across multiple workstreams.
You will work in a complex, strategic environment, helping teams manage risks, track dependencies, monitor sprint performance and maintain effective planning and reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring delivery remains on track, with clear visibility of progress, issues and priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Embed Agile principles and best practices across multiple workstreams.
Manage risks, issues and dependencies, maintaining accurate RAID logs and supporting risk forums.
Use JIRA as the primary tool for backlog management, sprint tracking, delivery reporting and planning.
Produce sprint reports, progress updates and forward-planning documentation.
Collate and maintain Plan on a Page (POAP) documentation.
Use sprint data and delivery metrics to inform retrospectives, identify improvement opportunities and support future planning.
Engage with stakeholders to communicate progress, resolve blockers and maintain alignment across workstreams.
Promote continuous improvement and effective delivery practices within a strategic environment.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience in a Delivery Manager or Senior Delivery Manager role.
Strong, hands-on experience using JIRA for backlog management, sprint tracking, reporting and planning.
Experience managing risks and issues, including presenting at risk forums.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience producing deliv...
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