SC Cleared Technical Delivery Manager

Location: London (Hybrid - ideally 2 days per week onsite)

Rate: Up to £350/day Inside IR35

Duration: Initial contract until May 2027

Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

We are supporting a major public sector digital transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a fast-paced Agile delivery environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a business-critical programme delivering technology and data services into a highly regulated government environment.

Working within a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will play a key role in coordinating delivery activity, managing Agile ceremonies, removing delivery blockers and ensuring successful outcomes across multiple technical workstreams. The role sits at the intersection of business and technology, requiring strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work closely with technical teams, architects, engineers and product stakeholders.

This position would suit somebody currently working as a Technical Delivery Manager, Agile Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Technical Project Manager or Scrum Master who is looking for a long-term engagement within a secure and complex delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate Agile delivery activities across technical teams

Manage sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and backlog refinement sessions

Track delivery progress, dependencies, risks and issues

Work closely with engineering, architecture and data teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes

Coordinate stakeholders across business and technical functions

Support delivery governance and reporting requirements

Drive continuous improvement within Agile delivery processes

Ensure delivery teams remain focused on agreed priorities and milestonesEssential Experience

Active SC Clearance (must be current)

Government or wider public sector project experience

2-3+ years' experience in a Technical Delivery Manager, Agile Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Technical Project Manager or Scrum Master role

Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Experience delivering within Agile environments

Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage delivery cadence

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience working within complex or highly regulated organisations

Comfortable working with technical teams and translating business requirements into delivery outcomesDesirable Experience

Agile, Scrum or SAFe certifications

Experience supporting software, data or cloud-based programmes

Experience working with architecture, engineering or platform teams

Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes

Previous experience within security-conscious or government environmentsWhat's on Offer?

Long-term programme with strong likelihood of extension

Opportunity to work within a large-scale public sector transformation initiative

Hybrid working arrangement

Stable and collaborative delivery environment

Immediate interview and onboarding process for suitable candidatesIf you hold active SC Clearance and have experience delivering technology projects within Agile environments, please apply with your latest CV for a confidential conversation