Defence Digital Delivery Manager

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MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH, MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB, Portsdown West, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AD, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ

Some roles will involve regular travel within the UK to various Defence and partner sites. In addition, certain positions will require office attendance at least 3 days per week. Some roles may also involve occasional opportunities or requirements for overseas travel.

Job summary

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Are you passionate about digital skills and looking to make a meaningful impact? Do you want to be part of a team delivering cutting-edge capabilities that support national Defence?

We’re recruiting for Delivery Managers to join our dynamic teams within Defence Digital. These roles are central to the successful delivery of digital products, services, and transformation projects across Defence. You’ll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, leading teams, managing timelines, removing obstacles, and ensuring delivery aligns with strategic objectives. You’ll also oversee requirements management, and proactively handle risks and issues to keep progress on track.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the delivery of products and services that add value through different phases of the life cycle, proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Shaping delivery strategies, identifying appropriate frameworks, and working with leading Defence suppliers to deliver future capabilities.
• Actively contributes to the removal of delivery obstacles, and is adept at formulating plans to overcome difficult or unforeseen challenges.
• Leading high-performing delivery teams, with added value in championing Agile principles and methodologies.
• Balancing cost and time against value for the taxpayer, while keeping user needs at the forefront.
• Driving continuous improvement and focusing teams on high-impact priorities.

What We’re Looking For – Key Skills and Capabilities

• We’re seeking individuals with a strong track record in delivery management, along with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Commercial and Financial Operations, including:

• Management of Managed Service Contracts.
• Oversight of Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
• Developing accurate budget plans aligned with strategic objectives, including estimating costs, identifying funding requirements, and preparing financial forecasts.

If you don’t have all the listed skills, please don’t be discouraged — we welcome your application and look forward to learning more about what you can bring to the role.

Person specification

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national security and Defence innovation. You’ll work on high-impact projects, collaborate with industry-leading partners, and help shape the future of digital delivery in Defence.

We are looking for ambitious individuals, who thrive on working independently and have the ability, energy, and enthusiasm to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. You’ll be technically minded, with a strong desire to lead, adapt, and drive change to deliver Defence outcomes, as well as prioritising effectively, responding promptly to evolving needs, and developing practical solutions to complex problems.

We seek people who recognise the significant value of collaborative efforts, and are able to swiftly adapt to uncertainties, and shifting priorities, to ensure effective delivery. Additionally, the successful candidates will be adept at overseeing multiple integrated and complex projects or outcomes.

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience that align with the requirements of this role. Additionally, refer to the \”Things You Need to Know\” section of the advert and provide a statement of suitability (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below:

• Ensure your application explains your relevant experience, referencing the key skills and capabilities listed in the job advert.
• Describe your experience in managing suppliers to deliver a successful outcome.
• Describe your experience in developing, influencing, and managing stakeholder relationships.
• These roles require candidates to obtain either Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). As part of your application, please indicate your preferred location, and the level of security clearance you are willing to obtain: SC, DV, or both. There are a variety of opportunities available, and further details can be found in the attached word document.

Things you need to know

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and statement of suitability.

To apply, please upload your CV in the relevant section on the Civil Service Jobs dashboard, ensuring it clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. You must also submit a statement of suitability (maximum 1,250 words) providing evidence of how you meet these criteria.

Please make sure your application clearly outlines your relevant experience, referencing the key skills and capabilities listed in the job advert.

Interview

• Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing; Leadership
• Technical Skills: Agile and Lean; Planning; Presentation

You will be required to present for 5 minutes on a topic related to the role, and the topic of the presentation will be sent to you in advance of the interview.

We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for interviews or assessments.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a security check.

Nationality and working eligibility

UK nationals; nationals of the Republic of Ireland; nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK; nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme; other listed nationalities with applicable status; and related provisions described in the advert.

Further information on nationality requirements is available.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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