Senior Delivery Manager

UBDS Group empowers organizations to achieve remarkable digital transformations through innovative technology solutions. As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex projects that deliver substantial outcomes for our clients. You will take charge of project teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving strategic initiatives to completion.

We are looking for a skilled leader who excels in managing multifaceted projects, guiding teams, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and requirements, establishing clear success criteria.
• Develop and track project plans, milestones, and deliverables, adjusting as necessary to meet changing needs.
• Establish and enforce project management best practices, methodologies, and governance to enhance efficiency.
• Foster relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing insights to support their strategic goals.
• Mentor and guide project managers and team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, devising effective mitigation strategies.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project delivery, with a focus on managing large-scale technology projects.
• Proven success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget, particularly in cloud infrastructure, data intelligence, or enterprise software.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and drive change, demonstrating persistence in achieving project goals.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptive, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:
Our Offering & Working Culture

At UBDS we pride ourselves on our ability to not only meet but surpass client expectations and we want to do the same with those who choose to make UBDS a part of their career.

In return for making UBDS your working “home”, you will receive:

• Training – all team members will be offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more!
• Holiday – you will receive 27 days annual leave per annum
• Employee perks and discounts through the third-party provider Perkbox.
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Death in service cover
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Discretionary bonus.
• Flexible / remote working – UBDS offer a flexible working environment to help enable you to operate at your maximum regardless of your location. With offices in London & Manchester we offer a culture that is focussed on outcomes and giving you the right work life balance.

About UBDS

UBDS is the go-to digital transformation partner to the public and private sectors.

Organisations turn to us for deep knowledge, specialist skills, years of on-the-job experience and our can-do and get-it done culture.

Projects are personal. Our work is an extension of the values we embody, and we are always looking for ways to fill the gap for our clients.

For us, it’s about top and bottom line growth, and equipping our clients with cutting-edge technology that empowers innovation.

We have four key values which talk to how we act, behave, interact with each other, make decisions and ultimately succeed.

Our reputation is everything

• We are passionate about technology and innovation
• We deliver value and make an impact
• We keep it simple and make it happen
UBDS offers expertise in cloud advisory, cloud transformation, advanced data analytics, AI, low code solutions, and cloud managed services. Embedding security and operational transformation end-to-end, UBDS can assist wherever the customer is in their cloud journey.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Use of Data

Please see information relating to our use of data here: https://ubds.com/privacy-policy

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS

People are the most important aspect of our business, so adding the right people to the team and helping them grow is critical. This is why we’ve invested in a people-focused team to look after the entire employee experience.

With an impressive portfolio of customers in both the public and private sectors, we have a variety of exciting projects to be involved in. As a technology agnostic organisation, you’ll gain exposure to the world’s leading and latest technology.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Employee perks and discounts through the third-party provider Perkbox
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover
• Flexible / Hybrid Working - UBDS offers a flexible working environment to help enable you to operate at your maximum regardless of your location. With offices in London & Manchester we offer a culture that is focussed on outcomes and giving you a work life balance
About UBDS

UBDS was born out of a vision to build lasting relationships by delivering digital transformation solutions with unrivalled speed and efficiency. We have taken complex organisations to the frontier of innovation, transforming enterprise and public sector to be faster, leaner and more competitive.

Organisations turn to us for deep knowledge, specialist skills, years of on-the-job experience and our can-do and get-it done culture.

Projects are personal. Our work is an extension of the values we embody, and we are always looking for ways to fill the gap for our clients. For us, it’s about top- and bottom-line growth, and equipping our clients with cutting-edge technology that empowers innovation.

We exist to deliver significant, measurable and sustainable digital transformation, and we achieve this by delivering value to our customers in the following ways:

1. Accelerating change

2. Ensuring frictionless high performance

3. Mitigating risk and ensuring security

From advisory, to design and execution, we implement the technology that aligns with our clients’ goals – to help them innovate and thrive. We have four key values that guide the way we work together, engage with our customers, make decisions, and ultimately succeed:

• Our reputation is everything
• We are passionate about technology and innovation
• We deliver value and make an impact
• We keep it simple and make it happen

Interested in joining our innovative team?

Get in touch. To find out more about this role, one of our other vacancies or to just talk about UBDS and where you might fit into one of our free thinking and ever-advancing teams, please head to https://apply.workable.com/ubds/ or send your CV to [email protected]

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive