Delivery Manager

Methods Business and Digital Technology

About The Position

Methods is a UK-based IT services consultancy that works with central government departments and agencies to transform public-sector operations, and is expanding its private-sector portfolio. The Delivery Manager will support and drive delivery across Titan, ViCTOR and ARES, maintaining clear priorities, milestones and ownership. The role coordinates Titan delivery and its transition from ViCTOR, and manages the ARES automation delivery pipeline. It maintains delivery controls and facilitates team ceremonies, resolving routine blockers and escalating risks or decisions requiring senior intervention. The role requires existing Security Clearance or willingness to undergo the process. Candidates must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks during onboarding; failure to meet the relevant criteria may delay or prevent employment.

Requirements

Have or be willing to go through Security Clearance.
Complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks during onboarding and meet associated criteria.

Responsibilities

Support and drive delivery across Titan, ViCTOR and ARES, maintaining clear priorities, milestones and ownership.
Support Titan delivery and the transition from ViCTOR, coordinating development, testing, assurance, release and dependencies.
Manage the ARES automation delivery pipeline, actively managing priorities, dependencies, blockers and readiness.
Maintain accurate Jira plans, RAID, dependencies and delivery status.
Run effective delivery ceremonies, including stand-ups, planning, refinement, reviews and retrospectives.
Proactively resolve blockers and escalate risks, dependencies or decisions requiring senior intervention.
Keep delivery controlled and transparent, with clear priorities, ownership and next steps.
Identify and address risks and dependencies early, and ensure ceremonies drive decisions and action.
Enable the Senior Delivery Manager to focus on exceptions, escalations, portfolio leadership, strategic priorities and senior stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Autonomy to develop and grow skills and experience.
Exciting project work making a difference in society.
Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership.
Supportive and collaborative environment.
Access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training.
24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
Social activities and commitment to charitable causes.
25 days of time off a year.
Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
Discretionary company bonus based on company and individual performance.
Life Assurance of four times base salary.
Non-contributory Private Medical Insurance, including spouse and dependants.
Non-contributory Worldwide Travel Insurance, including spouse and dependants.