Delivery Manager - UK Public Sector (Contractor) Inside IR35

Version 1 Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to lead a critical project for a key public sector client. In this role, you will leverage your agile expertise to ensure project success, build relationships, and manage stakeholder expectations. Responsibilities include driving project delivery on time and within budget, with a focus on optimizing team performance and culture. Excellent remuneration and comprehensive benefits are offered, including a profit share bonus and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent base salary

Quarterly profit share bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Security Clearance eligible.
• Demonstrable experience in successfully managing project teams.
• Hands-on experience delivering Agile projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and mature relationships with new customers.
• Drive Agile projects on time and budget.
• Ensure successful execution of projects.

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Financial management

Job description

Delivery Manager - UK Public Sector (Contractor) Inside IR35

• Full-time
• Department: Digital, Data and Cloud

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. We have strategic technology partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake. We are also an award-winning employer, reflecting our commitment to our employees.

Our awards include: Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023, and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work UK & Ireland 2023.

As a digital-first consultancy and service provider, we focus on our core values, which have driven our growth. Our Digital, Data, and Cloud team is expanding, creating opportunities for skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

This role is a 6-month daily rate contract inside IR35.

We are looking for experienced Delivery Managers to lead critical digital transformation projects for a key public sector client.

Responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with new clients.
• Delivering effective solutions and identifying new opportunities.
• Managing Agile or Hybrid projects to deliver on time, within budget, and with high quality.
• Engaging and managing stakeholders.
• Championing and improving client working methods.
• Managing project scope, finances, work plans, RAID logs, governance, documentation, and risks.
• Applying critical thinking under pressure.
• Leading delivery in one or two workstreams, adapting Agile approaches as needed.
• Focusing on successful project execution, risk mitigation, and continuous planning.
• Building strong client relationships and understanding their needs to develop feasible delivery plans.
• Enhancing team culture, performance, and well-being, and finding ways to improve working methods.

Requirements:

• Security Clearance eligibility
• Consulting mindset or experience
• Proven leadership in managing project teams
• Technical project management experience across various technologies
• Experience delivering software development, data, or cloud migration projects
• Knowledge of cloud technologies
• Hands-on Agile project delivery experience
• Understanding of SDLC
• Strong relationship-building and planning skills
• Leadership and adaptability

Why join Version 1?

• Competitive salary plus quarterly profit share bonus
• Inclusive culture celebrating diversity
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance
• Supportive team environment
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical and life insurance, eye tests, and certification incentives
• Pathways Career Development Program

We are committed to our employees' well-being and professional development. For more information on our benefits, contact us.

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