Delivery Manager

Delivery Manager – Data

Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project | Outside IR35

Must Have Experience: Management of several Data projects, including Databricks, etc.

Overvie

wWe are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager with a strong Data focus (Databricks) to lead delivery within a strategic change programme

.This role prioritises Agile delivery excellence and hands-on experience managing data platforms (especially Databricks). You will drive predictable, high-quality delivery while enabling cross-functional teams to succeed in a fast-paced environment

.Experience in the UK public sector/government digital standards is desirabl

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Key Responsibiliti

• esLead delivery of data-driven projects (Databricks-based environme
• ntChampion Agile and Lean practices, promoting continuous improvement and Inspect & Adapt principl
• esManage cross-team dependencies, risks, and issues to maintain delivery moment
• umEnsure appropriate governance, quality management, and value for mon
• eyBuild strong relationships with stakeholders, reporting clearly and setting expectati
• onCollaborate with Product Managers, Data Engineers, QA, BA, Architecture, Platform, and supplier tea
• msGuide teams through delivery lifecycle phases and support process optimisati
• onContribute to the Delivery Management Community of Practi

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Mandatory Requireme

• ntsStrong Agile delivery experie
• nceProven experience managing multiple Data projects (incl. Databricks or similar data platfo
• rmsExperience delivering data or digital products in multi-disciplinary te
• amsExcellent stakeholder and communication ski
• llsExperience managing budgets, suppliers, risks, and dependenc
• iesStrong planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilit
• iesDemonstrated ability to lead and build high-performing te

ams
Desir

• ableExperience in the UK public sector or working with government digital stand
• ardsFamiliarity with government digital standards (
• GDS)Exposure to data platforms, analytics environments or data architec
• tureFamiliarity with UCD, DevOps, or cloud/infrastructure t

eams
Soft S

• killsStrong stakeholder engagement, including senior execu
• tivesExcellent written and verbal communic
• ationConfident, structured, and practical leade
• rshipCollaborative, supportive, relationship-focused mi
• ndsetHighly organised with strong attention to d
• etailAble to translate technical detail into clear business lan

guage