Job Description

My client is at the beginning of a major 3‑year public‑sector transformation programme and is looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to join right at the start and help set the delivery rhythm from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of the foundation of a large‑scale, high‑impact digital transformation, working across multiple discovery workstreams and supporting a blended delivery team.

Joining at the start means:

✅ You help shape delivery processes, planning cadence and team ways of working

✅ You build early relationships with senior stakeholders

✅ You influence how discovery → alpha → beta phases are delivered

✅ You embed best‑practice delivery approaches from day one

What You’ll Be Doing

➡️ Leading delivery across multiple squads in discovery, alpha and beta

➡️Driving delivery momentum, managing risks, issues and dependencies

➡️Supporting backlog shaping, planning and cross‑team coordination

➡️Ensuring clear communication and alignment across product, design and technical workstreams

➡️ Working closely with senior programme leadership to keep delivery on track

What We’re Looking For

✔️ 4–5+ years’ experience as a Delivery Manager in digital environments

✔️ Strong grounding in Agile, Lean and hybrid delivery methods

✔️ Experience delivering complex, multi‑team public‑sector projects (GDS desirable)

✔️ Confident communicator able to manage senior stakeholders

✔️ Proactive, structured and able to operate autonomously

✔️ SC‑clearable (must have lived in the UK 5+ years)

Location & Working Pattern

Hybrid – Liverpool (3 days/week initially, then 2 days ongoing)

Occasional travel to London

Salary

£55k–£70k depending on experience

If you’re someone who thrives on joining meaningful transformation programmes right at the moment they begin, this is a fantastic opportunity.