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We are looking for a results-driven Delivery Assurance Lead to ensure the successful execution of a complex, multi-workstream programme. You will act as a key driver of delivery performance, identifying risks, supporting planning maturity, and ensuring consistent progress against objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the assurance of delivery schedules, milestones, and dependencies across multiple projects.
* Conduct strategic risk planning and mitigation in collaboration with key stakeholder groups.
* Carry out plan health checks, identify issues, and support workstreams to elevate planning capability.
* Deliver metrics-driven insights to track delivery performance and drive continuous improvement.
* Provide support on the ground to resolve blockers and critical dependencies through focused interventions.
* Prepare high-level reports and materials for C-suite and programme leadership to support informed decision-making.
About You:
* Strong background in programme delivery assurance in complex environments.
* High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
* Confident communicator with experience engaging senior business stakeholders.
* Proactive, reliable, and passionate about driving successful outcomes.
* Skilled in audit, governance, and reporting using delivery metrics.
Deliverables include:
* Portfolio alignment reporting and integrated milestone plans.
* Regular strategic risk assessments and plan reviews.
* Delivery process audits and maturity improvement workshops.
* Escalation support for critical path issues and bottlenecks.
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site in the North West
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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