Lead Delivery Manager; Public Sector

Lead Delivery Manager – Digital Transformation (Public Sector & Consultancy)

Permanent | Full Time | Remote-First (UK Travel Required)

We’re looking for a highly capable delivery leader to drive the successful delivery of large‑scale digital services and platforms, working with multidisciplinary teams, senior stakeholders and public sector clients across the UK. This remote‑first role offers flexibility alongside meaningful national impact.

The Role

As Lead Delivery Manager you’ll take ownership of end‑to‑end delivery across complex digital programmes, balancing governance, quality, commercial accountability and team empowerment. You’ll shape the delivery vision, ensure outcomes are achieved, and continuously improve how digital services are delivered. You’ll be a trusted client partner, a confident commercial leader and a people‑focused manager who brings out the best in high‑performing delivery teams.

• Define and communicate a clear delivery vision, ensuring successful outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
• Establish success measures beyond time, cost and scope, focusing on user value and impact.
• Own commercial performance, including profitability, forecasting, revenue, WIP, staffing and reporting.
• Proactively manage risks, resolve delivery challenges and exceed client expectations.
• Build, motivate and lead high‑performing multidisciplinary teams with clear goals and regular feedback.
• Oversee resourcing, onboarding and act as an escalation point for delivery or people‑related issues.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with clients, partners and third‑party suppliers.
• Implement robust delivery governance frameworks and quality standards.
• Partner with assurance teams on health checks, risk reviews and remediation actions.
• Ensure compliance with data security, confidentiality and non‑disclosure requirements.

• Work closely with Sales and Account teams to identify new opportunities and shape compelling solutions.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and client growth strategies.
• Promote delivery success through case studies, awards and thought leadership.
• Take accountability for contracts, commercials and risk management.

• 5+ years delivering complex, technology‑led digital programmes using agile methodologies.
• Strong consultancy experience, including public sector or government clients.
• Proven governance expertise, managing £1m+ budgets and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in client account growth and business development.
• Experience in sectors such as government, healthcare or technology.
• Accountability for contracts and commercial delivery.
• Ability to make confident decisions in high‑pressure delivery environments.
• Knowledge of user research, analytics, UX and service design.
• Evidence of securing significant follow‑on or repeat business.
• Recognition for thought leadership or delivery innovation.
• Relevant Project or Programme Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe, Agile).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology and Consulting

Business Consulting and Services; IT Services and IT Consulting