Delivery Director

• Leading large-scale, complex, technology programmes (£30M+) for central government clients
• Managing end-to-end delivery including planning, execution, monitoring and control
• Leading large cross-discipline teams across multiple discrete projects, including the implementation of structured development and performance management for the team such as objective setting, regular reviews, feedback and training
• Implementation of appropriate programme management methodologies, ensuring that the project teams conform to appropriate governance
• Building and maintaining excellent senior client relationships - achieving strong customer satisfaction and feedback
• Collaborating closely with Client Partners and senior leadership to drive business growth
• Proactively managing risks, issues and dependencies, controlling change, quality and configuration​
• Implementing appropriate KPIs and monitoring/controlling performance to achieve them
• Programme budgetary control and contract financial performance management ​
• Identification, procurement and management of securing suitably qualified and experienced resources and subcontractors to achieve programme delivery
• Contract commercial negotiations
• Building a culture within the team of continuous learning and improvement
• Ensuring that established project governance and assurance mechanisms are applied and that accurate reporting and data on programme performance is provided to all relevant stakeholders

• A track record of successfully leading complex programmes for central government clients, with values exceeding £30m and clients at SCS1
• Leading distributed, virtual, teams and ensuring effective collaboration with other, 3rd party, client-side teams
• Advanced stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and conflict management skills​
• Highly developed ability to manage multiple project risks dealing with uncertainty, whilst being proactive and forward looking​
• Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as Agile, Scaled Agile and MSP
• Commercial acumen in pricing models and contracting methods
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and security constraints
• Confident working with central government processes and methods, including the GDS Service Standard and Technical Code of Practice

We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.

For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

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We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

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