About the job

Summary

At the Government Digital Service (GDS), our mission is to build a simple, joined-up and personalised experience of government for everyone. Using our unique position at the centre of government, we develop services that work for the user, however complex the underlying systems may be.We believe that ensuring things work for end users is the only way to realise the efficiencies that come with digital transformation.

Our focus is on delivering five missions in the following areas:

1. GOV.UK as the single and trusted online destination for government information and services

2. Joined-up services that solve whole problems and span multiple departments

3. A simple digital identity solution that works for everyone

4. Common tools and expert services

5. Joined-up data across departments

You can read more about these missions and our vision for the transformation of government in our 2021-2024 strategy

The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) is the leader of the Digital, Data and Technology profession across government - it sets the aspiration and strategy for digitisation, builds capability so that government is equipped with the skills needed to succeed in the digital era, and designs and implements standards so systems and services are designed and delivered in the right way.

Our work in CDDO is user-focused, dynamic and forward-looking, making our organisation an exciting and innovative place to work.

Job description

You’ll be working in a growing cross-functional team. You’ll also be working with stakeholders both internal and across government to understand needs and to deliver new capability.

You’ll be core to making decisions that build a high performing team, adept at breaking down barriers for your team and both planning at a higher level and getting into the detail to make things happen when needed.

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you'll:

• lead and motivate multiple multi-disciplinary teams, helping them organise and plan their work, ensuring they deliver products and services that actually meet users’ needs

• co-create and co-own plans and progress using recognised lean/agile practices, and communicate status to more senior people and users appropriately

• provide useful and accurate delivery metrics to facilitate continual improvement

• facilitate an inclusive team environment where innovation and challenge are welcomed from all colleagues

**For further details on what you'll do as a Senior Delivery Manager, please click on the apply button**

Responsibilities

We’re interested in people with experience of:

• using agile practices to ensure the iterative and timely delivery of products and services that serve real user needs

• facilitating effective workshops which give a voice to all participants and provide concrete outputs that enable delivery

• leading successful high functioning multidisciplinary delivery teams which are aligned to the organisation’s strategic priorities and the needs of stakeholders

• actively tackling impediments, risks and blockers, and communicating and escalating where necessary

**For further details on what we are looking for please click on the apply button**

Benefits

• civil service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

• 25 days annual leave + an extra day off for the Queen's birthday - increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service

• an environment with flexible working options including hybrid working

• learning and development tailored to your role

• a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

• interest free season ticket, tenancy deposits and holiday advances

• bike loans

• eye care vouchers

Any move to Government Digital Service from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk