Delivery Manager

As a Technology Delivery Manager, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects and programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.You will lead diverse and geographically distributed teams, manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders, and ensure that risks, issues, dependencies and delivery challenges are proactively addressed.The role requires a strong combination of technology knowledge, delivery leadership, stakeholder management and commercial awareness.You will have the opportunity to work with modern technologies and platforms, including Cloud and SaaS, while supporting major technology and business transformation programmes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects and programmes.Take ownership of delivery plans, milestones, budgets, resources and outcomes.Drive the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.Lead, develop and motivate high-performing technology teams, including geographically distributed resources.Manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities across complex programmes.Provide functional and technical expertise across the design, build and testing lifecycle.Proactively manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies (RAID).Work closely with senior client stakeholders to understand requirements, agree delivery expectations and maintain alignment.Build strong relationships with clients, delivery partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders.Manage delivery across multiple teams, suppliers and locations.Develop and maintain comprehensive end-to-end delivery plans.Work effectively across Agile, Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall delivery environments.Identify and resolve delivery challenges, escalating issues appropriately when required.Maintain an awareness of emerging technology trends and identify opportunities to apply new technologies to client challenges.Support wider business transformation initiatives, ensuring technology delivery remains aligned with business objectives.Essential ExperienceWe are looking for candidates with:6+ years' experience in technology delivery, project management or programme delivery.Proven experience successfully managing projects or significant project phases across the design, build and test lifecycle.Experience managing project budgets, resources and delivery against agreed objectives.Experience delivering complex technology and/or business transformation programmes.Experience leading projects involving Cloud technologies, such as AWS or Azure.Experience working with SaaS platforms, such as Salesforce.Strong practical experience across Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.Strong understanding of Risk, Assumption, Issue and Dependency Management.Experience leading and managing technology delivery teams.Experience working with geographically distributed or offshore delivery teams.Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience of line management and/or managing project delivery teams.The ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders and clients.Desirable ExperienceYou will stand out if you have:Proven experience managing complex multi-supplier technology deliveries, coordinating multiple dependencies, workstreams and delivery plans.Strong experience delivering Cloud transformation programmes, particularly across AWS and/or Azure.Experience delivering SaaS transformation programmes, particularly Salesforce.Experience delivering major business transformation programmes rather than purely technical projects.Cloud, technology or programme management certifications.Experience managing complex and diverse stakeholder environments.Experience working across UK and international delivery teams.Strong technical understanding combined with excellent delivery and commercial judgement.High levels of technical and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust and influence across different teams and stakeholders.