Job Description:

Service Delivery Manager
Remote - occasional travel to Croydon and other client sites
Up to £670 per day inside ir35
Initial 3-month contract (extension likely)
Active SC clearance

We're looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to join a major government technology transformation programme, helping deliver the next generation of secure law enforcement data services.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in technical cloud delivery, leading multidisciplinary infrastructure teams within complex, highly secure environments.

You'll be responsible for coordinating the delivery of critical cloud infrastructure that supports multiple product teams, working alongside DevOps Engineers, Database Administrators, Network Managers, Technical Architects and FinOps specialists to ensure successful programme delivery.

• Leading the delivery of a highly skilled technical infrastructure team
• Managing delivery plans, risks, issues and dependencies across multiple workstreams
• Providing clear progress updates to both technical and senior business stakeholders
• Facilitating Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups and sprint planning
• Maintaining visibility of technical environments and their utilisation
• Tracking environment ownership and supporting governance activities
• Coordinating infrastructure readiness for product delivery teams
• Supporting environment lifecycle management, including decommissioning where appropriate
• Working closely with engineering teams to remove blockers and enable successful delivery

• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager leading technical cloud infrastructure projects
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams including DevOps, Infrastructure, Networks, Database Administration and Architecture
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience reporting to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage competing priorities within large-scale transformation programmes
• Previous experience delivering projects within secure or regulated environments

• Experience delivering government or public sector technology programmes
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Experience working within highly secure environments
• Understanding of infrastructure governance and environment management