Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in large-scale programme delivery within the public sector or complex organizations., Proven ability to design and implement delivery management functions and governance structures., Strong facilitation skills, including running alignment workshops with senior stakeholders., Deep understanding of agile and hybrid delivery models, with familiarity in digital transformation principles..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and oversee a comprehensive Programme Delivery Plan and roadmap.

Lead stakeholder alignment workshops to ensure shared understanding of delivery approaches.

Identify and manage programme risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful outcomes.

Support the establishment of a Delivery Centre of Excellence to promote delivery quality and consistency.

Job description

Permanent, or Fixed Term Contract
UK-wide
Hybrid/ Remote

About the role
Olive Jar Digital is at the forefront of enabling digital transformation for public sector and enterprise organisations. We are looking for a highly capable Programme Delivery Manager to join us in supporting a key strategic initiative for one of our major clients. You will play a critical role in designing, mobilising, and implementing a robust delivery management function within the client’s digital and data services environment. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed a consistent, scalable approach to programme and delivery management that will drive effective and sustainable change.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive Programme Delivery Plan and roadmap, outlining how key milestones will be met on time, to quality, and within budget.
Lead the design and facilitation of a face-to-face Programme Alignment Workshop to ensure stakeholder alignment, visibility of plans, and shared understanding of delivery approach.
Identify and manage programme-level risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
Establish an efficient and effective programme governance and assurance framework.
Oversee phased delivery of the Programme Roadmap with prioritisation of business needs, applying agile methods where appropriate.
Design and implement an operating model for the Delivery function, incorporating clear design principles.
Provide guidance and support for recruitment into key delivery management roles across the organisation.
Mobilise and coach delivery teams, supporting onboarding and capability development to ensure the function is fully operational.
Facilitate knowledge transfer and deliver a long-term capability uplift within internal teams.
Establish a fit-for-purpose Delivery Centre of Excellence to drive quality and consistency in delivery practices.

Experience & Skills Required

Demonstrated experience in large-scale programme delivery, particularly in a public sector or complex organisational environment.
Proven ability to design and embed delivery management functions and governance structures.
Strong facilitation skills, with experience running alignment workshops or similar sessions with senior stakeholders.
Deep understanding of agile and hybrid delivery models.
Excellent stakeholder management and coaching capabilities.
Familiarity with digital transformation principles and operating model development.
Previous consultancy or advisory background in programme delivery.
Experience working with government digital capability frameworks.
Confident communicator with a collaborative, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.