Delivery Manager – Data
Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project | Outside IR35
Must HaveExperience: Management of several Data projects, including Databricks, etc.
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager with a strong Data focus (Databricks) to lead delivery within a strategic change programme.
This role prioritises Agile delivery excellence and hands-on experience managing data platforms (especially Databricks). You will drive predictable, high-quality delivery while enabling cross-functional teams to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in the UK public sector/government digital standards is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead delivery of data-driven projects (Databricks-based environments)
- Champion Agile and Lean practices, promoting continuous improvement and Inspect & Adapt principles
- Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and issues to maintain delivery momentum
- Ensure appropriate governance, quality management, and value for money
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, reporting clearly and setting expectations
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Engineers, QA, BA, Architecture, Platform, and supplier teams
- Guide teams through delivery lifecycle phases and support process optimisation
- Contribute to the Delivery Management Community of Practice
Mandatory Requirements:
- Strong Agile delivery experience
- Proven experience managing multiple Data projects (incl. Databricks or similar data platforms)
- Experience delivering data or digital products in multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
- Experience managing budgets, suppliers, risks, and dependencies
- Strong planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead and build high-performing teams
Desirable:
- Experience in the UK public sector or working with government digital standards
- Familiarity with government digital standards (GDS)
- Exposure to data platforms, analytics environments or data architecture
- Familiarity with UCD, DevOps, or cloud/infrastructure teams
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement, including senior executives
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Confident, structured, and practical leadership
- Collaborative, supportive, relationship-focused mindset
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Able to translate technical detail into clear business language
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Contract - Outside IR35
- Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Candidates must be eligible to