Lead Delivery Manager (Public Sector)

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Waracle is hiring a Lead Delivery Manager for Public Sector projects in Dundee to bridge strategy and execution, standing up new workstreams and building a sustainable delivery rhythm across supplier teams. You should bring proven delivery leadership, an agile mindset, experience turning concepts into executable plans, and strong stakeholder and vendor collaboration, with solid SoW drafting. Knowledge of DevSecOps or digital architecture or Service Transition/BAU handover is a plus, as is managing several concurrent workstreams. Expect a two-stage interview after an initial chat with a dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner. To apply, tailor your CV with concrete outcomes, prepare examples of rapid mobilisation, cross-team governance, and demonstrate your empathetic, hands-on leadership.

Waracle are looking for a Lead Delivery Manager for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.

We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex  challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.

The Opportunity

Are you a collaborative leader who excels at turning a vision into a reality? We are looking for a Lead Delivery Manager to join our team to work within Public Sector projects. In this role, you won't just be managing tasks; you’ll be the bridge between strategy and execution, helping to "stand up" new workstreams and nurture them into a sustainable rhythm.

We value empathetic, hands-on leaders who can navigate complex environments with grace and clarity. If you enjoy building stability out of ambiguity and fostering strong partnerships across multi-supplier teams, we would love to hear from you.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Driving Rapid Mobilisation: You will transform strategic direction into executable work by detailing requirements and establishing early delivery foundations.

• Establishing Agile Governance: You’ll implement robust delivery rhythms using Agile Scrum to ensure transparency and healthy feedback loops.

• Collaborative Management: You will coordinate activities across internal teams and third-party partners, ensuring clear communication through Statements of Work (SoW).

• Navigating Complexity: You’ll identify and handle inter-team dependencies to keep projects moving smoothly within multi-supplier environments.

• Facilitating Technical Growth: Depending on your expertise, you may lead workstreams focused on DevSecOps and digital architecture (Build Factory) or Service Transition and BAU handover (Service Support).
  

Requirements

What you’ll bring:

• Delivery Expertise: Proven experience managing and scaling delivery models

• Agile Mindset: A track record of "standing up" projects quickly using Agile frameworks to move from concept to execution.

• Partnership Skills: A natural ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and external vendors, including experience drafting SoWs.

• Specialist Awareness: Knowledge of either DevSecOps/digital architecture or experience with Service Transition and BAU handover.

• Strategic Growth: Hands-on experience within programs involving multiple concurrent workstreams; we value active leadership over purely administrative oversight.

• Exceptional Communication: Strong IT literacy and the ability to connect with and support a wide variety of personality types.

The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).

After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.

Our Benefits

We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.

• Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.

• Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.

• Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.

• Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.

• Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.

• Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.

• Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.