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Delivery Manager
- cheltenham, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- £107 - £111 Per Day
Job Description
We are currently looking for a Delivery Manager to work onsite in Cheltenham for a Defence company on a contract running until end of March 2027.
Role will require working onsite 5 days a week and suitable candidates must hold the highest level of Government clearance
Delivery Manager
- Location: 5 days per week onsite in Cheltenham
- Duration: Through to the 31/03/2027
- Day Rate: £580 - £600 per day
- Clearance: Candidates must hold the highest level of security clearance
- IR35: Inside
Areas of Responsibility
The Delivery Manager will be responsible for deliverables for an infrastructure platforms team of 20 + made up of the company, Authority and Military personnel.
Scope of Work
- Team Coordination: Assist in setting up and managing multiple workstreams, ensuring tasks are clearly defined and dependencies are tracked.
- Timeline Management: Monitor project timelines, flag risks early, and help teams stay on schedule through proactive follow-ups.
- Progress Tracking: Maintain accurate status reports and dashboards, highlighting milestones, blockers, and resource needs.
- Stakeholder Communication: Support the Service Delivery Manager in preparing concise updates for leadership and stakeholders.
- Issue Resolution: Act as a point of contact for operational challenges, helping to remove blockers and elevate issues promptly.
- Resource Support: Work with the SDM to help allocate team resources effectively across workstreams, balancing priorities and capacity.
- Process Alignment: Ensure delivery activities align with agreed organisational objectives.
- Hands-On Support: Engage directly with teams to clarify tasks, resolve day-to-day queries, and maintain momentum on deliverables.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of government (HS working experience)
- Tech and networks understanding (desirable)