Qualifications
We will evaluate the following competencies during the application process:Relationship Management: Demonstrated emotional intelligence with experience in cultivating trusted relationships and effectively managing expectations across diverse teams.Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to facilitate discussions and convey sensitive messages constructively.Planning and Execution: Track record of developing and implementing collaborative delivery plans, assessing feasibility, and adapting strategies based on feedback and learning.Leadership: Exemplifies servant leadership, adept at tailoring leadership styles to meet team needs and fostering an empowering and inclusive environment.Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of commercial considerations and the ability to drive value in project delivery.
About the job
Join our dynamic public sector consultancy as a Senior Delivery Manager and lead the transformation of complex digital and technology-driven initiatives. This permanent position allows you to collaborate with public sector clients to enhance service delivery through innovative solutions.
Your role will involve applying agile and lean methodologies in a pragmatic manner, ensuring that you balance speed and creativity with governance, assurance, and cost-effectiveness. You will be pivotal in guiding teams and clients through sustainable, impactful change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the successful delivery of complex projects or workstreams within public sector contexts.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, translating strategic goals into actionable delivery plans.
- Anticipate and manage risks, dependencies, and challenges to keep projects on schedule.
- Lead, support, and mentor multidisciplinary teams, promoting a positive and inclusive work culture.
- Flexibly apply agile and lean practices, adjusting your approach to meet the varying needs of different organizations.
- Ensure project delivery adheres to established governance, commercial, and contractual frameworks.
- Guide and mentor fellow Delivery Managers, contributing to our community of practice in delivery management.
About Version 1
Version 1 has proudly marked 30 years in the IT industry, consistently trusted by leading global brands to provide IT solutions that foster customer success. With strategic partnerships with major technology leaders like Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, Version 1 has garnered numerous accolades, including the Innovation Partner of the Year at the Oracle EMEA Partner Awards 2023 and recognition as a top employer for women in the UK and Ireland by Great Place To Work in 2023.As a forward-thinking consultancy, Version 1 operates in a digital-first environment, grounded in our core values. Our commitment to these values has driven significant growth across our practices, and our Digital, Data, and Cloud team is gearing up for an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees.