IT Delivery Manager

DescriptionJob descriptionDo you have excellent skills in organisation communication and people managementNational Records of Scotland (NRS) are looking for an experienced individual to join the IT Delivery Team as a Delivery Manager.You will be responsible for the delivery of technical projects spanning the full range of technology domains with initial focus on cyber security projects.You will bring demonstrable experience in the successful delivery of technical projects.ResponsibilitiesScope plan and deliver assigned projects from the ongoing IT Portfolio using most appropriate delivery methodsSupport teams in managing and visualizing outcomes effectively.Function as a liaison with contracted suppliers and internal stakeholders.Understand government department processes and third-party involvement in projects.Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and communication.Produce resourced project schedules and report on project delivery to relevant governanceFacilitate delivery flow and manage pace and tempo.Address internal and external risks issues and dependencies proactively.Provide delivery confidence and address blockers effectively.Form and motivate teams effectively creating conducive working environments and empowering teamsResponsibilitiesSuccess profileSuccess profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.Technical / Professional Skills:Agile and Lean practices Level: PractitionerCommercial management Level: WorkingCommunicating between the technical and non-technical Level: PractitionerFinancial management Level: WorkingLife cycle management Level: WorkingMaintaining delivery momentum Level: PractitionerMaking a process work Level: ExpertPlanning Level: PractitionerTeam dynamics and collaboration Level: WorkingYou can find out more about the skills required here: Digital Data and Technology Profession Capability FrameworkExperience1. You have practitioner-level ability in Agile and Lean practices adeptly showing and comparing processes fostering experimentation resiliently adapting and reflecting employing a blended approach depending on the context measuring and evaluating outcomes and helping teams in managing and visualising outcomes effectively.2. You have practitioner-level ability in communicating between technical and non-technical stakeholders adeptly interpreting their needs managing stakeholder expectations handling both active and reactive communication and supporting or hosting difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders.3. You have practitioner-level ability in keeping delivery momentum helping the teams delivery flow and actively addressing internal and external risks issues and dependencies even when ownership exists outside the team.4. You have practitioner-level ability in planning understanding the environment and prioritizing tasks using data managing dependencies supplying delivery confidence addressing blockers and ensuring ability planning for teamsBehaviours:Delivering at pace (Level 3)Communicating and influencing (Level 3)Working together (Level 3).You can find out more about Success Profiles here: Success profiles: candidate guide - How to applyApply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation.Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.Please see ourcandidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.Assessments are scheduled for w/c 24th November 2025 however this may be subject to change.This role is open to internal candidates andCommon citizenshiporganisations only.QualificationsAbout usNational Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotlands record keeper. Our purpose is to collect preserve and produce information about Scotlands people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of theScottish Government & and our staff are partUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.Working patternOur standard hours are 35 hours per week we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.Pay supplementThis post is part of the Scottish Government Digital Data and Technology (DDAT) profession as a member of the profession you will join the professional development post currently attracts a 5000 annual DDAT pay supplement applicable after a 3 months competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded.Equality statementWe are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.Find out more about our commitment todiversity and how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.Further informationFind out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.Read our Candidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.For further information about the role please contactDavid Munro atRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Children Activity,Electrical Engineering,Financial Services,Estimation,Airlines,Asic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1