Lead the mobilisation and delivery of a complex technology integration and platform transformation programme. Coordinate between business stakeholders, technical SMEs, and suppliers to drive decision-making and remove delivery blockers.
Senior Delivery Manager Integration & Platform Change
Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project
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We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to shape and mobilise a complex technology change programme. Working in a hybrid Delivery Lead capacity, you will drive delivery readiness, manage dependencies, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and establish the roadmap, governance and delivery approach for a major integration and platform transformation initiative.
Who We’re Looking For
- Experienced Delivery Lead, Technical Delivery Manager or Agile Delivery Lead
- Strong background delivering complex technology, integration or platform change programmes
- Comfortable working with Business Owners, Platform Owners, Architects and Technical SMEs
- Able to bring structure, drive decisions, remove blockers and maintain delivery momentum
- Experienced working in complex stakeholder environments with evolving priorities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mobilisation, planning and delivery readiness activities
- Define and manage roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks and governance
- Coordinate activities across business stakeholders, platform teams, suppliers and technical SMEs
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and delivery forums
- Drive decision-making and remove delivery blockers
- Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical solutions and delivery priorities
- Support the transition from mobilisation into delivery execution
Mandatory Requirements
- Proven experience delivering complex technology transformation, integration or platform programmes
- Azure integration or enterprise platform delivery experience
- Strong Agile delivery experience (Scrum and Kanban)
- Experience managing RAID, governance, dependencies and stakeholder engagement
- Experience working closely with Architects, Platform Owners and business stakeholders
- Experience shaping delivery approaches, roadmaps and delivery plans
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to operate in fast-moving environments with changing priorities
Desirable
- API, middleware or enterprise integration delivery
- Cloud migration or platform modernisation programmes
- UK Public Sector or Government delivery experience
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM or equivalent)
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills
- Proactive and delivery-focused mindset
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Structured, organised and outcome-driven
- Comfortable challenging constructively and driving accountability
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Freelance / Contract- Outside IR35
- Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to work with UK Government departments / BPSS.