Lead Delivery Manager
JOB_53277444702040Job type
TemporaryLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Projects & Change ManagementIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£31-£38 per hour
Lead Delivery Manager, Birmingham, Interim, £31-£38 per hour, Inside IR35
Job Opportunity: Lead Delivery Manager
Location:Birmingham (Hybrid Work Pattern)
Rate: £31.00-£38.00 per hour Based on Experience
Contract Type: Initial 6-month contract with potential to go permanent
Location:Birmingham (Hybrid Work Pattern)
Rate: £31.00-£38.00 per hour Based on Experience
Contract Type: Initial 6-month contract with potential to go permanent
Hays is proud to be supporting a major transformation programme within a local council’s Customer Services team. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering complex programmes that drive real change? We’re looking for a Lead Delivery Manager to join our clients’ IT & Digital team and lead the delivery of high-impact digital transformation initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the delivery of complex, high-value programmes and projects (budgets exceeding £10m).
- Oversee multidisciplinary teams using agile and traditional methodologies.
- Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder relationships at a senior level.
- Champion best practices in programme and project delivery across the organisation.
- Coach and support delivery managers, fostering a high-performing delivery culture.
- Ensure successful transitions into service and continuous improvement of delivery practices.
What We’re Looking For:
- Significant experience in programme and project delivery in both agile and waterfall environments.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-team programmes in complex organisations.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including at senior levels.
- Expertise in financial management, procurement, and supplier engagement.
- A relevant degree or equivalent experience, plus certified programme practitioner status (e.g. Prince2, Agile).
What you need to do now
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Lead Delivery ManagerJOB_532774447020402025-06-302025-09-28
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