FDM is a global
business and technology consultancy seeking a Delivery Manager to work with our
global systems integrator client, supporting a number of high-profile discovery
initiatives across a large-scale business transformation programme. You will play
a key role in leading the successful delivery of multiple concurrent discovery
projects, ensuring multidisciplinary teams remain aligned, engaged, and focused
on delivering high-quality outcomes.
This is initially a
4-month assignment starting as soon as possible, with a predominantly remote,
UK-based working arrangement and occasional travel to client sites in Bristol,
Blackpool, or a client office location for workshops, stakeholder engagement activities,
and project kick-off sessions.
This is an excellent
opportunity for an experienced Delivery Management professional who enjoys
hands-on delivery, stakeholder engagement, and leading multidisciplinary teams
through complex discovery and transformation initiatives.
All candidates must hold or be eligible to undergo SC
clearance prior to starting in the role.
About the Role
We are seeking a
Delivery Manager to oversee the delivery of two concurrent discovery projects,
allocating time across both workstreams to ensure successful outcomes. You will
work closely with User Researchers, Service Designers, Content Designers, Business
Analysts, Product stakeholders, and technical teams to plan, coordinate, and
manage delivery activities throughout the discovery lifecycle.
The role is
delivery-focused, ensuring projects are effectively governed, risks and
dependencies are actively managed, and stakeholders remain informed and
engaged. You will be responsible for facilitating collaboration across
multidisciplinary teams while maintaining momentum, managing priorities, and
ensuring delivery commitments are achieved.
You will act as the
primary point of coordination between project teams and client stakeholders,
supporting effective decision-making and helping establish a clear path from
discovery into future delivery phases.
Responsibilities
- Managing the delivery of
multiple concurrent discovery projects
- Planning and coordinating
delivery activities across multidisciplinary teams
- Establishing and maintaining
project plans, delivery schedules, and reporting mechanisms
- Facilitating Agile
ceremonies, workshops, and stakeholder meetings
- Managing risks, issues,
assumptions, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitoring project progress
and ensuring delivery remains aligned with agreed objectives and timelines
- Supporting teams in removing
blockers and resolving delivery challenges
- Building and maintaining
strong relationships with client stakeholders and delivery partners
- Providing regular status
reporting, updates, and delivery insights to programme stakeholders
- Ensuring effective
collaboration between User-Centred Design, business, and technical teams
- Supporting governance
processes and ensuring key deliverables are completed to a high standard