IT Delivery Manager

Description Job description Do you have excellent skills in organisation communication and people management? National 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 an initial focus on cyber security projects. Bring demonstrable experience in the successful delivery of technical projects. Responsibilities Scope plan and deliver assigned projects from the ongoing IT Portfolio using the most appropriate delivery methods Support teams in managing and visualising 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 governance Facilitate 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 teams Success profile Success 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: Practitioner Commercial management – Level: Working Communicating between the technical and non‑technical – Level: Practitioner Financial management – Level: Working Life cycle management – Level: Working Maintaining delivery momentum – Level: Practitioner Making a process work – Level: Expert Planning – Level: Practitioner Team dynamics and collaboration – Level: Working Experience 1. 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. 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. Practitioner‑level ability in keeping delivery momentum, helping the teams deliver flow and actively addressing internal and external risks issues and dependencies even when ownership exists outside the team. 4. Practitioner‑level ability in planning, understanding the environment and prioritising tasks using data, managing dependencies, supplying delivery confidence, addressing blockers and ensuring ability planning for teams. Behaviours Delivering at pace (Level 3) Communicating and influencing (Level 3) Working together (Level 3) How to apply Apply online by 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 the application will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Assessments are scheduled for around 24th November 2025; however this may be subject to change. This role is open to internal candidates and Common citizenship organisations only. About us National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotland’s record keeper. Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland’s 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 the Scottish Government and our staff are part UK 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. Working pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. Pay supplement This 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 which currently attracts a £5,000 annual DDAT pay supplement applicable after a 3‑month competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Equality statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr