SC Cleared Technical Delivery Manager

Location: London (Hybrid - ideally 2 days per week onsite)
Rate: Up to £350/day Inside IR35
Duration: Initial contract until May 2027 
Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

We are supporting a major public sector digital transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a fast-paced Agile delivery environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a business-critical programme delivering technology and data services into a highly regulated government environment.

Working within a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will play a key role in coordinating delivery activity, managing Agile ceremonies, removing delivery blockers and ensuring successful outcomes across multiple technical workstreams. The role sits at the intersection of business and technology, requiring strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work closely with technical teams, architects, engineers and product stakeholders.

This position would suit somebody currently working as a Technical Delivery Manager, Agile Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Technical Project Manager or Scrum Master who is looking for a long-term engagement within a secure and complex delivery environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate Agile delivery activities across technical teams
Manage sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and backlog refinement sessions
Track delivery progress, dependencies, risks and issues
Work closely with engineering, architecture and data teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes
Coordinate stakeholders across business and technical functions
Support delivery governance and reporting requirements
Drive continuous improvement within Agile delivery processes
Ensure delivery teams remain focused on agreed priorities and milestonesEssential Experience
Active SC Clearance (must be current)
Government or wider public sector project experience
2-3+ years' experience in a Technical Delivery Manager, Agile Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Technical Project Manager or Scrum Master role
Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience delivering within Agile environments
Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage delivery cadence
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working within complex or highly regulated organisations
Comfortable working with technical teams and translating business requirements into delivery outcomesDesirable Experience
Agile, Scrum or SAFe certifications
Experience supporting software, data or cloud-based programmes
Experience working with architecture, engineering or platform teams
Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes
Previous experience within security-conscious or government environmentsWhat's on Offer?
Long-term programme with strong likelihood of extension
Opportunity to work within a large-scale public sector transformation initiative
Hybrid working arrangement
Stable and collaborative delivery environment
Immediate interview and onboarding process for suitable candidatesIf you hold active SC Clearance and have experience delivering technology projects within Agile environments, please apply with your latest CV for a confidential conversation