Delivery Manager - UK Public Sector

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Job Description

Version 1 is looking to expand in Delivery Management and seeks an experienced Delivery Managers to drive critical digital transformation delivery for a key public sector customer.

Responsibilities:

• Actively establishing, building and maturing relationships with new customers.
• Delivering effectivity and creating new opportunities.
• Drive Agile or Hybrid projects forward on time, to budget and best quality
• Stakeholder engagement and management.
• Championing and improving client ways of working.
• Standard Delivery Manager duties including project scope, financial management, detailed project work-plan, RAID analysis, governance, documentation and risk management.
• Applying critical thinking under pressure.
• You’ll apply your agile expertise to lead delivery in one or two workstreams, adapting your agile approach to suit the team and client needs.
• You’ll focus on successful execution of projects, applying a delivery mindset to continuous planning and management of project problems and risks; ensuring the team is on track for success and working to mitigate potential issues and risks before they impact delivery.
• You’ll be a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and developing a deep understanding of their needs and desired outcomes, translating asks into feasible delivery plans.
• You’ll focus on optimising team culture, performance, and health, supporting individuals and teams to operate at their peak and finding innovative ways to improve ways-of-working.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance eligible
• Consulting Mindset or Experience in consulting 
• Demonstratable experience in continually successfully managing and leading project teams
• Technical delivery project management experience and the ability to manage projects no matter what the technology involved
• Experience in delivering Software Development, Data or Cloud Migration projects
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies
• Hands on experience of delivering Agile projects
• Software Delivery Life Cycle experience (SDLC)
• Agile expertise. 
• Building and managing relationships. 
• Planning and project execution. 
• Leadership and Adaptability. 
• Commercial acumen. 

Additional Information

Why join Version 1?

• Share in our Success:  Excellent base salary plus quarterly profit share bonus

• Inclusive Culture : We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

• Professional Growth : We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. 

• Work-Life Balance : We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. 

• Supportive Community : Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support. 

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.