Senior Delivery Manager

As we continue to grow here at UBDS we are always looking to add expertise to our teams, in this role we are looking for a proven 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. Role Requirements 5+ years’ experience in successfully delivering complex projects / programmes in a commercial environment (both fixed price and T&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. Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDSPeople 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 projects to be involved in. As a technology agnostic organisation, you’ll gain exposure to the world’s leading and latest technology.Employee Benefits Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidaysElectric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice Contributed Pension Scheme
Death in service coverHybrid Working - UBDS offers a flexible working environment to help enable you to operate at your maximum regardless of your location. With offices in London & Manchester we offer a culture that is focussed on outcomes and giving you a work life balance but at that same time creating and driving a culture of inclusivity and togethernessAbout UBDSUBDS was born out of a vision to build lasting relationships by delivering digital transformation solutions with unrivalled speed and efficiency. We have taken complex organisations to the frontier of innovation, transforming enterprise and public sector to be faster, leaner and more competitive.Organisations turn to us for deep knowledge, specialist skills, years of on-the-job experience and our can-do and get-it done culture. Projects are personal. Our work is an extension of the values we embody, and we are always looking for ways to fill the gap for our clients. For us, it’s about top- and bottom-line growth, and equipping our clients with cutting-edge technology that empowers innovation.We exist to deliver significant, measurable and sustainable digital transformation, and we achieve this by delivering value to our customers in the following ways:1. Accelerating change2. Ensuring frictionless high performance3. Mitigating risk and ensuring securityFrom advisory, to design and execution, we implement the technology that aligns with our clients’ goals – to help them innovate and thrive. We have four key values that guide the way we work together, engage with our customers, make decisions, and ultimately succeed: Our reputation is everything We are passionate about technology and innovation We deliver value and make an impact We keep it simple and make it happenInterested in joining our innovative team?Get in touch. To find out more about this role, one of our other vacancies or to just talk about UBDS and where you might fit into one of our free thinking and ever-advancing teams, please head to or send your CV to ##### Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
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