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 desirable)
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 (3 days/week initially, then 2 days ongoing)
Occasional travel to London
Salary
£55k–£70k 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.