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SFIA 6 Agile Delivery Manager | £500pd | Data & Analytics Leadership | Hybrid | BPSS I'm recruiting for a SFIA 6 Agile Delivery Manager to join a major Central Government department within its Data & Analytics (D&A) Directorate. This is a strategic leadership role working directly alongside the Head of Delivery to shape how delivery is done across D&A. The Opportunity: This isn't managing a single team — it's about creating coherence, consistency and predictability across a complex portfolio of data initiatives.
You will: Support the Head of Delivery in creating overarching delivery plans for key initiatives within Data & Analytics Help define and implement delivery strategy across the directorate Oversee successful delivery across a portfolio of work and manage dependencies between divisions Shape and mature the delivery ecosystem — strengthening delivery frameworks, governance, standards and ways of working Drive greater consistency and predictability of outcomes in a complex data landscape Work closely with senior stakeholders — progress reviewed directly by Head of Delivery What we're looking for: Proven experience operating at SFIA 6 / Senior Delivery Manager level Strong background in Data & Analytics, Data Platforms, BI or Data Transformation programmes Experience defining delivery strategy and maturing delivery functions / ecosystems Expert in portfolio-level planning, dependency management and governance Track record of improving delivery performance, frameworks and ways of working Confident engaging senior stakeholders and driving alignment across divisions Government / large-scale complex environment experience highly desirable Contract Details: Rate: £500pd inc fees Clearance: BPSS required Location: Initially Newcastle, but after that anywhere but London — Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham etc all considered.
40% on-site each week + travel on average once per fortnight. This is ideal for a senior Delivery Manager who enjoys operating at a strategic level and wants to leave a real mark on how Data & Analytics delivers. Interested? Apply now or DM me for a confidential chat.