5 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Delivery Manager – Digital Transformation will lead complex projects and programmes within Hackney Council’s Transformation team. • The role involves planning, delivering, and implementing innovative change initiatives that directly improve services for residents. • The post-holder will manage multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve measurable benefits. • This is a high-profile role requiring leadership, strategic thinking, and experience in public sector transformation. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead multi-disciplinary teams to identify, design, and implement outcome-focused change initiatives. • Co-produce service redesigns with staff, residents, and community stakeholders using data-driven insights. • Develop robust business cases, defining expected benefits and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. • Maintain comprehensive programme plans, track risks, and provide clear status updates to stakeholders. • Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, staff, senior officers, trade unions, and partners. • Line manage up to 4 direct reports, mentoring and fostering a high-performance, innovative, and inclusive culture. • Oversee budgets and financial planning for transformation projects, ensuring cost-effective delivery. • Ensure programme and project delivery complies with governance, organisational policies, and statutory requirements. • Promote digital, systems thinking, and user-centred approaches to improve services and efficiency. Skills/Experience: • Essential experience working in local government or public sector transformation. • Proven track record in managing and delivering complex programmes/projects as a Delivery or Programme Manager. • Experience co-producing change with residents, community groups, and other stakeholders. • Strong skills in budget management and developing financial business cases. • Experience managing, developing, and motivating diverse teams. • Knowledge of recognised programme/project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile, MSP) or equivalent experience. • High political awareness and ability to work effectively in a political environment. • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills. • Beneficial: expertise in systems thinking (Lean/Six Sigma), user-centred service design, digital implementation, or demand management. Additional Information: • The closing date: 30/10/2025. • Hybrid working available. • Location: Hackney, London.