Overview

Specialist role Delivery Manager

Summary of the work 

To work across various projects with multi-disciplinary, highly skilled delivery specialists. You’ll be adept at delivering complex projects, breaking down barriers for your teams, and both planning at a higher level and getting into the detail to make things happen.

Latest start date 01/09/2016

Expected contract length 12 months, but may be shorter, depending on how the work develops and the needs.

Region London

Organisation the work is for Department for Business, Innovation & Skills

About the work

Who the specialist will work with 

Head of Agile Delivery, other Digital Specialists, Other Delivery Managers,. BIS Operations team and senior management.

What the specialist will work on 

• Deliver projects(s) using an appropriate agile project management methodology, learning & iterating frequently and to an appropriate level of quality for the stages (alpha/beta/production) 
• Work with Head of Agile Delivery / Product Manager(s) / other Delivery Manager(s) to define the roadmap for any given product 
• Lead the collaborative, dynamic planning process - prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the programme 
• Matrix-managing a multidisciplinary team 
• Actively participate in the Delivery Manager community, sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge and bringing in best practice 
• Provide leadership cross programme on agile and lean methodologies
  

Work setup

Address where the work will take place Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, London 

Working arrangements 

Monday to Friday on site. A professional working day, hours and working pattern as needed to deliver the service in an efficient way. Mainly based from our office in Westminster, London. Travel to BIS partner organisations may be required.

Security clearance Minimum Baseline Personnel Security Standard

Skills and experience

Essential skills and experience 

• 2 years or more experience as a delivery manager on agile projects 
• Experience working closely with stakeholders to help refine project vision, goals and release themes. Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. 
• Experience working with software delivery teams using modern technologies and practices 
• Have demonstrable experience of working in a culture of continuous delivery and improvement. Can show evidence of creating a culture of innovation for delivery teams. 

Nice-to-have skills and experience 

• Understanding of a wide range of programme and project management methodologies and how to integrate them into different environments 
• Have previous experience in a government transformation programme 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.