Delivery Manager

I am currently looking for a Delivery Manager to work onsite in Gloucestershire for a Defence company on a contract running until end of March 2027.

Role will require working onsite 5 days a week and suitable candidates must hold current UKIC DV Clearance

• Location: 5 days per week onsite
• Duration: Through to the 31/03/2027
• Day Rate: 580 - 600 per day
• Clearance: Candidates must hold a current UKIC DV
• IR35: Inside

Areas of Responsibility:

The Delivery Manager will be responsible for deliverables for an infrastructure platforms team of 20 + made up of the company, Authority and Military personnel.

Scope of Work:

• Team Coordination: Assist in setting up and managing multiple workstreams, ensuring tasks are clearly defined and dependencies are tracked.
• Timeline Management: Monitor project timelines, flag risks early, and help teams stay on schedule through proactive follow-ups.
• Progress Tracking: Maintain accurate status reports and dashboards, highlighting milestones, blockers, and resource needs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Support the Service Delivery Manager in preparing concise updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Issue Resolution: Act as a point of contact for operational challenges, helping to remove blockers and escalate issues promptly.
• Resource Support: Work with the SDM to help allocate team resources effectively across workstreams, balancing priorities and capacity.
• Process Alignment: Ensure delivery activities align with agreed organisational objectives.
• Hands-On Support: Engage directly with teams to clarify tasks, resolve day-to-day queries, and maintain momentum on deliverables.
• Skills and Experience: Experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of government (HS working experience)
• Tech and networks understanding (desirable)