As we continued to grow here at UBDS we are always looking to add expertise to our teams, in this role we are looking for a proven Senior Delivery Manager to join our developing P3M practice. The role has the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the practice and service, taking personal accountability for the performance of client engagements (projects and programmes), optimising profitably and client satisfaction. Reporting into a Delivery Principal, assisting in client proposals and tenders and providing guidance and often mentoring more junior members of the team.
The Responsibilities
- Direct and manage project development and client engagements from beginning to end;
- Define delivery and project outcomes, success criteria, scope, deliverables, and plans that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders;
- Build strong working relationships, with the team, with customers and third parties to enable successful project delivery;
- Implement appropriate controls, governance and reporting arrangements;
- Apply appropriate project management methodologies and tools;
- Deliver engagements to budget (fixed price) and time;
- Proactively respond to changes in scope and devise solutions;
- Lead, coach, mentor, motivate and supervise team members.
- 5+ years’ experience in successfully delivering complex projects / programmes in a commercial environment (both fixed price and Tamp;M engagements)
- Proven experience of de facto project management methodologies and tools, including how and when to apply them. Examples include Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2 and possibly MSP. Ideally, with qualifications and certifications in delivery management methodologies.
- Proven experience with implementing complex Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure or Google), Networking, Infrastructure End User computing (Microsoft 365), Data Intelligence and/or Security projects.
- Demonstrated experience in managing delivery budgets;
- A track record of delivering clients’ expected outcomes and defined benefits;
- Strong communication and negotiation skills; and experience of building strong client relationships
- Proven experience of building and managing relationships and engagements with third parties;
- Ability to effectively communicate, negotiate and network with others to achieve outcomes across an organisation;
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across technology and business teams;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner, seeking out areas that need attention, rather than being asked to look at specific problem areas;
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and a passion to solve hard problems;
- Robust character and determination to achieve goals and deliver outcomes.
Requirements
Role Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in successfully delivering complex projects / programmes in a commercial environment (both fixed price and Tamp;M engagements)
- Proven experience of de facto project management methodologies and tools, including how and when to apply them. Examples include Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2 and possibly MSP. Ideally, with qualifications and certifications in delivery management methodologies.
- Proven experience with implementing complex Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure or Google), Networking, Infrastructure End User computing (Microsoft 365), Data Intelligence and/or Security projects.
- Demonstrated experience in managing delivery budgets;
- A track record of delivering clients’ expected outcomes and defined benefits;
- Strong communication and negotiation skills; and experience of building strong client relationships
- Proven experience of building and managing relationships and engagements with third parties;
- Ability to effectively communicate, negotiate and network with others to achieve outcomes across an organisation;
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across technology and business teams;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner, seeking out areas that need attention, rather than being asked to look at specific problem areas;
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and a passion to solve hard problems;
- Robust character and determination to achieve goals and deliver outcomes.
Benefits
Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS
People are the most important aspect of our business, so adding the right people to the team and helping them grow is critical. This is why we’ve invested in a people-focused team to look after the entire employee experience.
With an impressive portfolio of customers in both the public and private sectors, we have a variety of exciting p