Senior Technical Delivery Manager – SC Cleared (Inside IR35)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Delivery Manager to lead a complex software workstream within a large‑scale government transformation programme. The role reports to the Programme Delivery Lead and requires active SC clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage the software workstream programme plan.
• Drive delivery against agreed milestones, dependencies and priorities.
• Coordinate activity across the workstream through to deployment.
• Monitor progress and manage delivery risks, issues and escalations.
• Maintain clear visibility of workstream status, dependencies and delivery confidence.
• Collaborate with internal digital and enterprise service teams.
• Manage engagement with third‑party suppliers and external partners.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to the Programme Delivery Lead.

Required profile

• Significant experience delivering complex technical or software‑enabled programmes.
• Strong programme and delivery planning capability.
• Proven ability to create and manage integrated delivery plans across multiple teams and suppliers.
• Experience driving delivery in high‑dependency environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, including senior stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage delivery risks, issues, dependencies and milestones.
• Clear and confident communication of complex delivery information.
• Experience in government, public sector or other regulated environments is advantageous.

Required skills