Senior Delivery Manager Integration & Platform Change
Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project
OVERViEW
We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to shape and mobilise a complex technology change programme. Working in a hybrid Delivery Lead capacity, you will drive delivery readiness, manage dependencies, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and establish the roadmap, governance and delivery approach for a major integration and platform transformation initiative.
Who We’re Looking For
Experienced Delivery Lead, Technical Delivery Manager or Agile Delivery Lead
Strong background delivering complex technology, integration or platform change programmes
Comfortable working with Business Owners, Platform Owners, Architects and Technical SMEs
Able to bring structure, drive decisions, remove blockers and maintain delivery momentum
Experienced working in complex stakeholder environments with evolving priorities
Key Responsibilities
Lead mobilisation, planning and delivery readiness activities
Define and manage roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks and governance
Coordinate activities across business stakeholders, platform teams, suppliers and technical SMEs
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and delivery forums
Drive decision-making and remove delivery blockers
Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical solutions and delivery priorities
Support the transition from mobilisation into delivery execution
Mandatory Requirements
Proven experience delivering complex technology transformation, integration or platform programmes
Azure integration or enterprise platform delivery experience
Strong Agile delivery experience (Scrum and Kanban)
Experience managing RAID, governance, dependencies and stakeholder engagement
Experience working closely with Architects, Platform Owners and business stakeholders
Experience shaping delivery approaches, roadmaps and delivery plans
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to operate in fast-moving environments with changing priorities
Desirable
API, middleware or enterprise integration delivery
Cloud migration or platform modernisation programmes
UK Public Sector or Government delivery experience
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM or equivalent)
Soft Skills
Strong leadership and facilitation skills
Proactive and delivery-focused mindset
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Structured, organised and outcome-driven
Comfortable challenging constructively and driving accountability
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Contract Details
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract- Outside IR35
Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)
Start Date: ASAP
Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to work with UK Government departments / BPSS.