At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead dynamic teams to deliver impactful products and services that meet user needs.
- Company: Transform, a fresh alternative to big consulting, focused on end-to-end transformation.
- Benefits: 28 days holiday, private healthcare, gym discounts, and flexible benefits package.
- Other info: Embrace a growth mindset and be part of a supportive community.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative environment and make a real difference in public and private sectors.
- Qualifications: Experience in agile methods and leading multi-disciplinary teams is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Transform is a fresh alternative to big consulting, focusing on end‑to‑end transformation for public and private sector clients. As a Senior Delivery Manager you will lead multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver products and services that meet user needs, manage complex projects, and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver products and services that meet users’ needs
- Help teams organise and plan their work
- Enable teams to communicate their plans clearly and deliver outcomes using agile practices
- Work with teams and organisations to adopt an agile mindset or agile practices as appropriate
- Identify and build the teams and resources needed to deliver client goals
- Proactively identify and address risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers
- Help influence strategic direction for an engagement
- Promote a good working environment with high‑performing teams who can enjoy working together
- Develop, guide and coach an assigned team
- Be a key member of our Delivery Management community, learning, sharing and applying skills and knowledge to improve
- Support the development of the Delivery practices toolkit and processes
Qualifications
- Experience of working along the product development life‑cycle with multi‑disciplinary teams
- Skilled in Agile methods, including continuous improvement and continuous delivery methods
- Skilled in introducing and improving use of Agile in a pragmatic way
- Experience delivering great outcomes in complex sectors at scale such as the public sector or utilities
- Demonstrable experience in challenging senior stakeholders and influencing their mindset and ways of working
- Skilled in thinking strategically about problems at scale with stakeholders and in the detail with delivery teams
- Skilled in communication making complex information simple, and bringing people with you
- Experience developing and mentoring team members including more junior delivery managers
- Experience working with research, design, technical and data teams - helping set priorities, make key technical choices and identify risks
- Experience being a part of, or contributing to successful communities of practice or excellence
- A growth mindset
- AI curious and ready to embrace opportunities
Desirable
- Knowledge of Government methods such as GDS and Digital‑by‑Default Service Standards
Job Benefits
- Holiday entitlement, 28 days with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days (note that 3 days are held for Christmas holidays)
- Day off (on or in the week of) your birthday
- Pension eligibility, up to 5% matched contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity and shared parental leave
- Cycle to work schemes
- Gym & retail discounts
- Regular social events/activities
- A range of other benefits from our flexible benefits package
We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all and actively seek applications from all ethnicities, orientations, beliefs, gender identities and those with neurodiverse traits and disabilities. If you need adjustments, let us know now or at any point in the recruitment process.
Senior Delivery Manager in Manchester employer: Transformuk
Transform is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on innovation and collaboration. As a Digital Analytics & Product Insights Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges while contributing to meaningful projects that drive positive change in public sector organisations. With a commitment to employee growth and development, Transform offers a supportive environment where your skills can flourish, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in analytics.
