Delivery Manager – Data

Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project | Outside IR35

Must Have Experience: 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 work with UK Government departments / BPSS.