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 current UKIC DV 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 a current UKIC DV
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 escalate 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.
- Experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of government (HS working experience)
- Tech and networks understanding (desirable)