Details:
- Salary: £580 - 600 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Cheltenham Gloucestershire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
I am currently looking for a Delivery Manager to work onsite in Gloucestershire for a Defence company on a contract running until end of March 2027.
** Role will require working onsite 5 days a week and suitable candidates must hold current UKIC DV Clearance **
* Location: 5 days per week onsite
* Duration: Through to the 31/03/2027
* Day Rate: £580 - £600 per day
* Clearance: Candidates must hold a current UKIC DV
* IR35: Inside
Areas of Responsibility:
The Delivery Manager will be responsible for deliverables for an infrastructure platforms team of 20 + made up of the company, Authority and Military personnel.
Scope of Work:
* Team Coordination: Assist in setting up and managing multiple workstreams, ensuring tasks are clearly defined and dependencies are tracked.
* Timeline Management: Monitor project timelines, flag risks early, and help teams stay on schedule through proactive follow-ups.
* Progress Tracking: Maintain accurate status reports and dashboards, highlighting milestones, blockers, and resource needs.
* Stakeholder Communication: Support the Service Delivery Manager in preparing concise updates for leadership and stakeholders.
* Issue Resolution: Act as a point of contact for operational challenges, helping to remove blockers and escalate issues promptly.
* Resource Support: Work with the SDM to help allocate team resources effectively across workstreams, balancing priorities and capacity.
* Process Alignment: Ensure delivery activities align with agreed organisational objectives.
* Hands-On Support: Engage directly with teams to clarify tasks, resolve day-to-day queries, and maintain momentum on deliverables.
* Skills and Experience: Experience in a similar role
* Knowledge of government (HS working experience)
* Tech and networks understanding (desirable)