Delivery Manager - DATA

Delivery Manager – Data

Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project | Outside IR35

Must Have Experience: Management of several Data projects, including Databricks, etc.

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager with a strong Data focus (Databricks) to lead delivery within a strategic change programme.

This role prioritises Agile delivery excellence and hands-on experience managing data platforms (especially Databricks). You will drive predictable, high-quality delivery while enabling cross-functional teams to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in the UK public sector/government digital standards is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead delivery of data-driven projects (Databricks-based environments)

Champion Agile and Lean practices, promoting continuous improvement and Inspect & Adapt principles

Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and issues to maintain delivery momentum

Ensure appropriate governance, quality management, and value for money

Build strong relationships with stakeholders, reporting clearly and setting expectations

Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Engineers, QA, BA, Architecture, Platform, and supplier teams

Guide teams through delivery lifecycle phases and support process optimisation

Contribute to the Delivery Management Community of Practice

Mandatory Requirements:

Strong Agile delivery experience

Proven experience managing multiple Data projects (incl. Databricks or similar data platforms)

Experience delivering data or digital products in multi-disciplinary teams

Excellent stakeholder and communication skills

Experience managing budgets, suppliers, risks, and dependencies

Strong planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities

Demonstrated ability to lead and build high-performing teams

Desirable:

Experience in the UK public sector or working with government digital standards

Familiarity with government digital standards (GDS)

Exposure to data platforms, analytics environments or data architecture

Familiarity with UCD, DevOps, or cloud/infrastructure teams

Soft Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement, including senior executives

Excellent written and verbal communication

Confident, structured, and practical leadership

Collaborative, supportive, relationship-focused mindset

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Able to translate technical detail into clear business language

Contract Details

Contract Type: Contract - Outside IR35

Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)

Start Date: ASAP

Candidates must be eligible to work with UK Government departments / BPSS.