Average Delivery Manager salary in the UK

Our client is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to oversee the successful delivery of the Service Workstream within the Blended Experience Programme in the technology sector. This contract role focuses on ensuring all technology can be efficiently and effectively supported in Business As Usual (BAU). The Delivery Manager is required to create and manage service build activities, ensuring prioritisation, timely delivery, and preparedness for testing phases. Coordination and facilitation of the service testing phase will also be a key element of this role, involving collaboration with multiple support teams as defined in the Service Designs. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Delivery: Manage the full lifecycle of the Service Workstream across Service Design, Service Build, Service Test, and Service Transition, ensuring all services are accepted into BAU support.Agile Leadership: Lead Agile delivery practices (Scrum/Kanban), encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement.Tool Utilisation: Own the Service Workstream delivery plan within Jira, overseeing work delivery and progress tracking.Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the main point of contact between delivery teams, product owners, platform owners, and operational teams.RAIDD Management: Support the workstream in identifying and managing risks, assumptions, issues, decisions, and dependencies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.Reporting & Metrics: Provide fortnightly status reports in line with PMO governance requirements. Required Skills & Experience Agile Delivery Expertise: Experience in managing projects using Agile frameworks.Service Management Knowledge: Strong understanding of ITIL principles and support models.Jira Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Jira for planning, backlog management, reporting, and RAIDD management.Risk Management: Strong capability in defining and proactively managing risks.Operational Focus: Demonstrated success delivering projects that transition smoothly into BAU environments.Leadership & Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and collaborative communication skills.Technical Awareness: Understanding of software development, infrastructure, and IT operations. Desirable Qualifications ITIL Foundation or higher certification.Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification. If you possess the required skills and are ready to take on a challenging role within the technology sector, apply now. ```

Delivery Manager - Contract (3 months)Day Rate: £500 (Inside IR35)Location: Open to London, Bristol, or Manchester (team days once or twice per quarter) OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Capability Delivery Manager to lead a high-profile programme withina government environment. This role requires a proactive, organised and solutions-focused individualwho can take ownership of delivery, drive progress, and act as the main point of contact for the project.You will step into a leadership position currently held by the Hiring Manager, who will transition to anoversight role Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering programmes within UK Government or Public Sectorenvironments.Strong leadership capability, with experience stepping into delivery ownership roles.Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.Highly organised, with the ability to plan and track delivery activity effectively.A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate challenges and project blockers.Experience using standard Project Management tools. If you are a delivery-focused professional who thrives in fast-moving, stakeholder-rich environments,we would love to hear from you.

Senior Delivery Manager Location: London (2-3 days per week on-site)Contract: 6 months, Inside IR35 Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Delivery Manager to lead complex programmes and ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives within a central government setting. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and expertise in shaping policy and strategy. Key Responsibilities Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance standards.Develop and implement policy and strategy frameworks to support programme objectives.Manage multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.Engage with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making and resolve delivery challenges.Oversee governance, risk management, and reporting across all delivery phases.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and embed strategic change initiatives. Required Skills & Experience Proven track record as a Senior Delivery Manager in complex, high-profile programmes.Must have experience working within central government.Strong experience in policy development and strategic planning.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels.Deep understanding of delivery frameworks, governance, and risk management.Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a hybrid working environment.Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.