Futureheads Recruitment | B Corp™
Senior Delivery Manager
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Senior Delivery Manager | Up to £490/day Inside IR35 | Newcastle, Birmingham or Leeds
Futureheads have exclusively partnered with a large UK public sector organisation delivering digital services at national scale, supporting millions of people across the UK.
We're looking for two experienced Senior Delivery Managers to join a major Data & Analytics function at a time of significant transformation. This is an opportunity to shape how large-scale data initiatives are delivered, working across a complex environment where strong leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery expertise are essential.
About the opportunity
- You'll work closely with the Head of Delivery and senior stakeholders across the organisation to create and drive delivery plans for key Data & Analytics initiatives.
- This role sits above individual product or project delivery, focusing on improving consistency, governance, planning, and delivery performance across a broad portfolio of work.
- You'll play a key role in bringing greater structure and predictability to delivery, managing dependencies across teams, and helping mature delivery practices across the wider directorate.
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Why this role is interesting
- High-profile position with visibility across a large public sector organisation
- Opportunity to shape delivery strategy, not just execute plans
- Influence how Data & Analytics teams operate and deliver outcomes
- Work across a portfolio of complex programmes and initiatives
- Significant stakeholder exposure, including senior leadership level
- Meaningful work that ultimately impacts millions of UK citizens
What you'll be doing
- Creating and maintaining delivery plans across multiple strategic initiatives
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes
- Managing dependencies, risks, and delivery challenges across teams
- Supporting governance, reporting, and delivery assurance activities
- Helping define and implement delivery best practices and standards
- Driving greater consistency, predictability, and transparency across delivery teams
- Coaching and influencing teams to improve ways of working
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What we're looking for
- Strong Delivery Management experience within complex organisations
- Experience operating at SFIA Level 6 or equivalent seniority
- Proven ability to manage delivery across multiple workstreams or portfolios
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement
- Experience improving delivery frameworks, governance, and ways of working
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes across large matrix environments
- Background working in data, digital, technology, or transformation programmes is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
What's in it for you
- Up to £490/day Inside IR35
- Initial high-profile public sector engagement
- Newcastle preferred, with Birmingham or Leeds also considered
- Hybrid working with approximately 40% onsite (2-3 days per week)
- Flexibility around onsite attendance where required
- Opportunity to shape delivery across a major Data & Analytics function
- ASAP start available
Requirements: BPSS clearance eligibility.
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