Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading UK digital and technology consultancy specialising in delivering impactful, user-centred services for the public sector. We work at the heart of government transformation, partnering with central government departments, agencies, and local authorities to design and deliver digital products and services that make a real difference to citizens’ lives.
With a team of over 125 engineers, architects, delivery professionals, and designers, we bring deep Government Digital Service (GDS) expertise, a strong delivery culture, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes the right way.
We are proud that 42% of our organisation is women, and we continue to actively build diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Delivery Manager to lead delivery across complex central government digital programmes.
You will work closely with senior civil servants, programme teams, delivery partners, and multidisciplinary agile teams to ensure delivery is well planned, coordinated, and continuously improving.
This role requires a strong blend of:
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Hands-on agile delivery leadership
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Stakeholder and governance management
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Cross-team coordination
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Strategic planning and dependency management
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Coaching and continuous improvement
You will act as a recognised leader in agile and lean delivery practices, helping teams and stakeholders navigate complexity while maintaining delivery momentum across large-scale government programmes.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead delivery across complex central government digital programmes and multi-team environments
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Collaborate with senior civil servants, programme teams, and delivery stakeholders to align delivery with wider business objectives
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Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery governance across multiple workstreams
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Drive agile and lean delivery practices across teams and programmes
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Coach teams and stakeholders on continuous improvement and effective delivery approaches
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Support programme planning, forecasting, reporting, and governance activities
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Coordinate cross-service and cross-team dependencies to ensure successful delivery outcomes
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Identify and improve inefficient organisational processes and ways of working
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Facilitate collaboration between multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
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Provide leadership during complex delivery challenges and unblock teams effectively
Essential Skills & Experience
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Significant experience delivering digital programmes within UK central government environments
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Proven experience engaging with civil servant programme teams and operating within government governance structures
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Demonstrable track record working as a Senior Delivery Manager (G7 level or equivalent)
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Strong understanding of agile and lean delivery methodologies
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Experience managing complex risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple teams
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary agile delivery teams
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Strong planning, coordination, and delivery leadership capabilities
Desirable Experience
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Experience delivering or supporting cyber security programmes
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Experience working across both local government and central government environments
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Familiarity with the Government Digital & Data (GDaD) framework
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Experience working within GDS-aligned delivery environments
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Experience managing multi-supplier delivery ecosystems
Core Competencies (Aligned to GDaD Framework)
Agile & Lean Practices
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Coach and lead teams in agile and lean best practices
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Promote experimentation and continuous improvement
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Act as an advocate for agile delivery across programmes and teams
Communication
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Communicate complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
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Build trust and confidence with senior stakeholders and delivery teams
Budget Management
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Support financial tracking, forecasting, and programme planning activities
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Contribute to wider business and governance reporting processes
Life Cycle Management
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Tailor delivery approaches to suit team and programme needs
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Continuously evaluate and improve delivery practices throughout the product lifecycle
Maintaining Delivery Momentum
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Optimise delivery flow across teams
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Proactively manage complex risks, blockers, and dependencies
Making Processes Work
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Identify and challenge unnecessarily complex processes
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Support teams through process improvements and organisational change
Planning
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Lead planning activities in complex delivery environments
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Coordinate delivery across services, teams, and stakeholders
Team Dynamics & Collaboration
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Foster healthy, high-performing team environments
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Conduct agile health checks and support continuous team development
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Provide timely coaching and constructive feedback
Diversity & Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams. We actively welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, individuals returning after a career break, and those currently underrepresented in senior delivery and technology roles.
We believe the best teams reflect the diversity of the people they serve. If your experience does not perfectly match every requirement but you believe you would be a strong fit for this role, we encourage you to apply.
Reasonable adjustments and support are available throughout the recruitment process.
