Role: Senior Delivery Manager

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £61,089

Grade: 7

Benefits: 28.9% Pension & 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days

**Must be Eligible for SC Clearance**

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through some incredible projects whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices.

We are seeking a now seeking Senior Delivery Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex portfolio of digital, IT, and business change projects.

You will work across multiple project types, including software development, IT infrastructure, and organisational change, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers. The role requires adaptability, strong stakeholder management, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of large and/or complex digital and change projects from initiation to completion.
Plan, prioritise, and manage work backlogs in collaboration with service, product, and business stakeholders.
Build, lead, and motivate multi-disciplinary internal and external teams.
Define scope, delivery plans, schedules, and resource requirements; report progress and outcomes.
Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, removing blockers to maintain momentum.
Apply appropriate delivery methods, tools, and practices (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
Develop and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts, balancing cost and value.
Manage supplier relationships, including commercial negotiations where required.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, policies, and quality assurance requirements.
Lead post-delivery reviews and support continuous improvement.

Essential Experience

Delivery of large-scale, complex digital or IT change programmes (e.g. software, infrastructure, systems integration).
Managing multiple projects concurrently using a range of delivery methodologies.
Leading high-performing multi-disciplinary teams to successful outcomes.

Key Behaviours & Strengths

Effective decision-making: able to assess information, involve stakeholders appropriately, and avoid unnecessary bureaucracy.
Change leadership: responsive to emerging issues; considers user needs, organisational impact, and accessibility.
Quality and risk management: plans delivery effectively while meeting legal, regulatory, and security requirements.
Adaptability: remains effective in changing environments and supports others through change.
Negotiation and collaboration: facilitates constructive discussion and agreement between parties.

Essential qualifications:

Relevant delivery or project management certification (e.g. Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).

Benefits:

31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days
Flexible and hybrid working
Generous employer contribution of 28.97%
Time off for wellbeing activities
Green car scheme
Cycle2Work and season travel tickets
Access to subsidised sports groups

Think this one's for you

If you think this Senior Delivery Manager opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.