We are seeking an experienced Digital Delivery Manager to support the delivery of complex projects and programmes across the Defence sector. This is a broad delivery role suited to a versatile professional who can operate across project management, programme coordination, delivery management, operational management and business analysis, adapting their approach to the needs of each Defence assignment.
You will work with Defence clients, delivery partners and multidisciplinary teams to create clarity, establish effective delivery controls and translate operational and business needs into practical plans and outcomes. Depending on the engagement, you may lead a defined project or workstream, coordinate activity across a wider programme, improve operational delivery, or help shape and prioritise requirements for digital and data-enabled change within secure and regulated environments.
The successful candidate will be digitally and data literate, comfortable working with technical and non-technical colleagues, and able to operate effectively in complex Defence stakeholder environments. Extensive experience in digital, data or transformation delivery is highly desirable. Previous experience in Defence, National Security, Secure Government or a comparable regulated sector would be advantageous, although strong candidates with relevant transferable delivery experience will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Lead or coordinate delivery across projects, programmes, workstreams or operational services, maintaining a clear view of scope, outcomes, priorities, plans, resources and dependencies.
Work with Defence clients and stakeholders to understand operational and business problems, define objectives and translate requirements into practical delivery plans, products, services or process improvements.
Create and maintain proportionate delivery controls, including plans, governance, reporting, risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, decisions and change control.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners, remove blockers and maintain momentum towards agreed outcomes.
Facilitate the identification, capture, validation and prioritisation of business and user requirements, ensuring traceability through delivery and implementation.
Support the design and delivery of digital, data and reporting solutions by connecting business users with analysts, architects, engineers, product specialists and change professionals.
Define measurable outcomes, benefits, performance measures and success criteria, using evidence to support decision-making and demonstrate value.
Plan and coordinate implementation, transition, adoption and business change activities so that new capabilities are embedded into operational use.
Build trusted relationships with senior Defence stakeholders, provide clear and evidence-based advice, and communicate delivery challenges, trade-offs and recommendations in an accessible way.
Support operational management by improving ways of working, clarifying roles and processes, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.
Provide collaborative and inclusive leadership, setting clear direction while coaching, mentoring and enabling team members to take ownership.
Support client relationship development, mobilisation, proposals and wider capability growth where appropriate.
Please note: The role will support projects in the Defence sector and may require regular attendance at client sites and travel to Defence locations within the United Kingdom, depending on assignment requirements.
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