Job Description – Head of Delivery (Software application developments / UK Public Sector)
Location: Guildford (Permanent Hybrid/travel to client and office sites as required)
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Head of Delivery/Projects to lead, drive and continuously improve delivery across our UK Public Sector clients. This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining portfolio oversight with direct Delivery Manager responsibility on key engagements.
You’ll be accountable for delivering high‑quality outcomes while embedding Agile best practices aligned to GDS standards and driving continuous improvement across delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Own delivery across all Agile software & data projects
- Act as Delivery Manager on complex/high‑risk programmes
- Ensure delivery across scope, budget, timelines, and quality
- Act as a senior escalation point for risks, issues, and stakeholders
- Lead a team of Delivery Managers and multidisciplinary resource.
- Embed consistent Agile ways of working
- Drive process and delivery maturity, governance, and reporting (RAID, financials, capacity)
- Build strong relationships with public sector clients
- Support commercials, forecasting, and bids/tenders
Mandatory Requirements
- Proven leadership in Professional Services / Consultancy delivery
- Delivery of complex software/data programmes (up to £3m)
- Strong Agile delivery expertise
- Hands‑on experience as a Delivery or Project Manager
- Experience managing teams and senior stakeholders
- Strong commercial and financial management
- SC Clearance (or eligibility)
Desirable
- UK Public Sector delivery experience
- Knowledge of GDS standards & assurance
- Experience with Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or data/analytics
Why Apply?
- High‑impact leadership role in public sector transformation
- Blend of strategic oversight + hands‑on delivery
- Opportunity to shape and mature delivery capabilityFlexible and hybrid working options
Job Description – Head of Delivery (Software application developments / UK Public Sector)
Location: Guildford (Permanent Hybrid/travel to client and office sites as required)
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Head of Delivery/Projects to lead, drive and continuously improve delivery across our UK Public Sector clients. This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining portfolio oversight with direct Delivery Manager responsibility on key engagements.
You’ll be accountable for delivering high‑quality outcomes while embedding Agile best practices aligned to GDS standards and driving continuous improvement across delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Own delivery across all Agile software & data projects
- Act as Delivery Manager on complex/high‑risk programmes
- Ensure delivery across scope, budget, timelines, and quality
- Act as a senior escalation point for risks, issues, and stakeholders
- Lead a team of Delivery Managers and multidisciplinary resource.
- Embed consistent Agile ways of working
- Drive process and delivery maturity, governance, and reporting (RAID, financials, capacity)
- Build strong relationships with public sector clients
- Support commercials, forecasting, and bids/tenders
Mandatory Requirements
- Proven leadership in Professional Services / Consultancy delivery
- Delivery of complex software/data programmes (up to £3m)
- Strong Agile delivery expertise
- Hands‑on experience as a Delivery or Project Manager
- Experience managing teams and senior stakeholders
- Strong commercial and financial management
- SC Clearance (or eligibility)
Desirable
- UK Public Sector delivery experience
- Knowledge of GDS standards & assurance
- Experience with Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or data/analytics
Why Apply?
- High‑impact leadership role in public sector transformation
- Blend of strategic oversight + hands‑on delivery
- Opportunity to shape and mature delivery capabilityFlexible and hybrid working options
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