We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager with a successful track record of delivering IT solutions on time, that meet customer requirements.
This role involves managing a team with multiple products, ensuring that the teams are delivering to the time scales provided and to a high standard.
Open to change and new ways of solving problems and able to get involved in estimation and troubleshooting when required.
Although this is not a hands-on role, it does require at least 12+ years of experience of software development and the applicant should have been a developer in the past. Responsibilities
Ensure effective Design, creation, testing and documenting of new and amended software components from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes..
Provision of support and guidance on portfolio, program and project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques. Support includes definition of portfolios, programs, and projects; advice on the development, production and maintenance of business cases; time, resource, cost and exception plans, and the use of related software tools. Tracking and reporting of program/project progress and performance are also covered, as is the capability to facilitate all aspects of portfolio/ program/ project meetings, workshops and documentation.
Optimization of performance of people, including determination of capabilities, integration into teams, allocation of tasks, direction, support, guidance, motivation, and management of performance.
Management of resources in order to plan, estimate and carry out programs of solution development work to time, budget and quality targets and in accordance with appropriate standards, methods and procedures (including secure software development). The facilitation of improvements by changing approaches and working practices, typically using recognized models, best practices, standards and methodologies. The provision of advice, assistance and leadership in improving the quality of software development, by focusing on process definition, management, repeatability and measurement.
Overall resource management of the workforce to enable effective operation of the organization. Provision of advice on any aspect of acquiring resources, including employees, consultants and contractors.
Secondary responsibilities
Work with the Management team to co-ordinate holidays, staff reviews, training plans and recruitment plans
Maintain an accurate list of resource allocation and scheduled project completiondates
Attend monthly meetings with the Delivery Management team, accurate and timely reporting on projects/program
