About this role
### Posting ID
PIP11568
On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Digital Delivery Manager Inside IR35 for a 6 months contract based hybrid Corsham
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence , as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.
PLEASE NOTE: SC/DV Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.
The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management .
The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.
To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.
The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.
As a Digital Delivery Manager , your main responsibilities will be:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead , motivate and support multidisciplinary delivery teams
- Create an environment that enables teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Identify and remove blockers, risks and impediments to delivery
- Drive delivery momentum and ensure teams remain focused on priorities
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and encourage continuous improvement
- Coach and mentor team members in Agile and Lean principles and practices
- Manage dependencies across internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders
- Build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support effective planning activities and provide delivery confidence
- Monitor progress, manage issues and ensure successful delivery of services
- Help teams measure, evaluate and improve performance and outcomes
- Contribute to the successful delivery of products throughout their lifecycle
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Digital Delivery Manager , Agile Delivery Manager , Senior Delivery Manager or similar
- Strong understanding of Agile and Lean delivery methodologies
- Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams
- Ability to manage complex risks, issues and dependencies
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and communicating effectively across technical and business audiences
- Strong planning, prioritisation and delivery management skills
- Experience driving continuous improvement and embedding Agile best practice
- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
- Experience working with third-party suppliers and commercial partners
Desirable Experience
- Government, Defence or wider Public Sector experience
- Experience working within a Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) environment
- Knowledge of GDS frameworks and service lifecycle delivery
- Active SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain SC Clearance
- Experience working on large-scale digital transformation programmes
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a Disability Confident employer, the MOD encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates . Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, the MOD welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.