Delivery Manager

The Opportunity

We are looking for someone who is proactive and has a proven track record of delivery. The successful candidate will be user-centric and able to facilitate the delivery of iterative improvements to the operating model.

• managing the implementation of targeted initiatives, ensuring delivery outcomes are delivered to time, within budget and to the necessary quality. 
• maintaining delivery momentum through solving problems, using data-driven insights to inform planning and escalating blockers where necessary.
• raising and managing risks, issues and dependencies and applying appropriate controls and monitoring where needed.
• adapting and reflecting on the delivery approach, improving processes where applicable
• listening to and understanding the needs of the business and technical stakeholders, demonstrating strong stakeholder and change management skills. 

What You Need

• experience of successfully managing and delivering significant pieces of work, projects and/or changes, and facilitating the delivery flow of a team, managing the pace and tempo of delivery.
• strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships with users, stakeholders and colleagues, and the ability to listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders, and interpret them. 
• demonstrates good planning, organisational and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines, combat fluctuations in workload and solve problems that present themselves, removing blockers or impediments that affect plans and can develop a plan for difficult situations.
• excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively in appropriate styles at all levels. 
• ability to work successfully within a team, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion and help to create the right environment for a team to work in and can empower them to deliver.
• an understanding of modern, agile delivery methodologies and some experience in their use (desirable but not essential).
• the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

The Transforming Digital Directorate is being created to drive value from the investment that has been made through the Transforming Digital Programme. The Programme created a new digital and data operating model which is enabling Parliament to do more with digital and data. The Delivery Manager will sit within the Innovation and Initiatives team in Transforming Digital and will support the delivery of targeted initiatives across Parliament to evolve and embed the digital and data operating model. 

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
• flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. To apply, you will need to show how you meet criterions 1,3 and 4. Our application process is anonymous to prevent bias. You are not required to upload a CV but instead, you will enter your work and education history.

Apply By: 16th April 2024 at 23:55

Interviews: 1st May 2024

Format: Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Our mission is to support a thriving parliamentary democracy – this means being ready to carry out our essential functions to support colleagues deliver excellent services on the Parliamentary Estate and remotely. The balance of location varies according to the requirements of each job role, including some roles which can only be carried out from the Parliamentary Estate. The usual working arrangements for teams in the Digital Service are set out in team hybrid working plans and are by agreement with the managers and leaders of those teams. All teams are required to attend the estate for part of the time to meet business requirements and for team communication, learning and training. Please refer to the hybrid working plan contained in the candidate pack for more information