Hays
Technical Delivery Manager
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IT Infrastructure & Delivery Manager – Defence Infrastructure
About the Company
This organisation operates at the heart of UK defence infrastructure, delivering large-scale:
- Facilities management
- Construction projects
- Transformation programmes
across key military sites in the South of England. Partnering with central government, they Manage one of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) largest long-term infrastructure programmes, ensuring modern, purpose-built environments for thousands of personnel.
With a multi-decade contract ahead, the organisation focuses on:
- Continuous improvement
- Sustainability
- Digital modernisation
They operate within a highly collaborative, multi-partner environment, shaping essential services at scale in a secure and operationally demanding setting.
The Role
This position sits at the heart of IT, ensuring technology is effectively designed, delivered, and embedded to:
- Support operational performance
- Drive future innovation
Core Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership:
- Shape secure, scalable solutions
- Maintain a strong focus on service quality and reliability
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with business stakeholders and the broader IT function
- Influence technical direction and vendor engagement
- Project & Delivery Oversight:
- Manage project delivery while maintaining a resilient IT environment
- Ensure high availability, strong security, and effective incident/change management
- Supplier Management:
- Coordinate with third-party suppliers to meet contractual obligations
- Leadership & Mentorship:
- Support the Head of IT in strategy, process improvement, and continuous improvement
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to build team capability
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This role offers architecture, delivery, and operational ownership, enabling contributions to:
- IT modernisation
- Improved service delivery
- Maximising return on technology investments
Requirements
Key Skills & Experience
For success in this role, candidates should demonstrate:
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong background in infrastructure, platforms, and security
- Ability to design solutions, challenge approaches, and support delivery
- Project & Technology Delivery:
- Proven track record in IT project delivery
- Experience driving adoption of new technologies, with measurable business impact
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to build trust, shape requirements, and guide decision-making
- Supplier Management:
- Direct experience managing third-party suppliers and contracts
- Risk Assessment & Problem-Solving:
- Operate effectively within dynamic environments
- Plan proactively, solve challenges, and anticipate risks
- Mentorship & Team Development:
- Commitment to supporting and mentoring colleagues
- Contribution to team capability and reducing dependency risks
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Preferred Qualifications & Framework Knowledge
- Familiarity with ITIL framework
- Microsoft or technical certifications (e.g., cloud, cybersecurity)
- Experience in project management, security, auditing, and IT service environments
- Background working within structured or shared services models
What You’ll Get in Return
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays (option to buy/sell holiday)
- Pension Plan: Contributory with a match of up to 6%
- Insurance: Life assurance + personal accident cover
- Employee Benefits Portal:
- Private medical & dental care
- Discounted gym memberships
- Shopping discounts across 100+ brands & outlets
Other Perks
- Reward & Recognition for outstanding performance
Next Steps
If interested, please apply with:
- An up-to-date CV, or
- Direct contact for a confidential discussion
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