Delivery Manager - DATA
Delivery Manager ā 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.
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.