Delivery Manager
Ocho
Job Description
Job Summary We are working with a leading digital technology consultancy to appoint an experienced Delivery Manager. This is a senior role for someone who has built their career delivering complex bespoke software programmes within a consulting environment - ideally with strong public sector exposure, particularly healthcare You will own delivery outcomes, lead agile teams, manage client relationships at a senior level, and take accountability for the commercial performance of your programmes. Why Join?
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 - a genuine reflection of the seniority of this role Remote working: Based anywhere across Northern Ireland, with only very occasional travel required Job security: Join an organisation with an outstanding track record of retaining its people - this is a business that invests in its talent for the long term Retention: Our client has an exceptionally high employee retention rate - a testament to the culture, the quality of work, and the people you'll be working alongside Bonus: A competitive bonus scheme that rewards strong performance Job Description Lead end-to-end delivery of bespoke software projects, ensuring outcomes meet client expectations, quality standards, and governance requirements Own project financials including budget management, forecasting, and profitability reporting for programmes of £2M+ Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior public sector clients across both technical and leadership levels Manage risks and issues proactively, ensuring appropriate governance throughout the delivery lifecycle Coach, develop and empower delivery teams - setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and fostering a high-performance culture Lead on resourcing, staffing, and onboarding across agile delivery teams Identify and support follow-on business opportunities in collaboration with Sales and Account Management Champion agile best practice and continuous improvement across your projects What You'll Bring Proven experience as a Delivery Manager within a consulting or professional services environment - this is a must-have At least 3 years delivering bespoke software projects using agile methodology for external clients Public sector experience is essential, with healthcare experience strongly preferred Track record managing programme budgets of £2M or more, with confidence in financial forecasting and reporting Strong people leadership skills - both direct management and influence across complex stakeholder environments Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with credibility at senior client level Desirable Criteria Experience in digital transformation programmes Evidence of securing follow-on business with existing clients A current Project or Programme Management certification (e.g. Prince2, APM, SAFe) Personal Specification Technical Competencies: Agile delivery, programme governance, financial management, resourcing and capacity planning, risk management, contract and commercial awareness Behavioural Competencies: Trusted client partner, empowering leader, commercially astute, resilient under pressure, clear communicator at all levels Skills: Delivery Manager Public Sector Consultancy