My client is at the beginning of a major 3‑year public‑sector transformation programme and is looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to join right at the start and help set the delivery rhythm from day one.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the foundation of a large‑scale, high‑impact digital transformation, working across multiple discovery workstreams and supporting a blended delivery team.
Joining at the start means:
✅ You help shape delivery processes, planning cadence and team ways of working
✅ You build early relationships with senior stakeholders
✅ You influence how discovery → alpha → beta phases are delivered
✅ You embed best‑practice delivery approaches from day one
What You’ll Be Doing
➡️ Leading delivery across multiple squads in discovery, alpha and beta
➡️Driving delivery momentum, managing risks, issues and dependencies
➡️Supporting backlog shaping, planning and cross‑team coordination
➡️Ensuring clear communication and alignment across product, design and technical workstreams
➡️ Working closely with senior programme leadership to keep delivery on track
What We’re Looking For
✔️ 4–5+ years’ experience as a Delivery Manager in digital environments
✔️ Strong grounding in Agile, Lean and hybrid delivery methods
✔️ Experience delivering complex, multi‑team public‑sector projects (GDS experience essential)
✔️ Confident communicator able to manage senior stakeholders
✔️ Proactive, structured and able to operate autonomously
✔️ SC‑clearable (must have lived in the UK 5+ years)
Location & Working Pattern
Hybrid – Liverpool
Occasional travel to London
Salary
£55k–£75k depending on experience
If you’re someone who thrives on joining meaningful transformation programmes right at the moment they begin, this is a fantastic opportunity.