Delivery Manager (Public Sector) Join to apply for the Delivery Manager (Public Sector) role at IBM Introduction At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You’ll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience. Benefits

Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognised certifications Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programmes, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Lead the design, development and implementation of complex programmes and solutions Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement Collaborate with stakeholders to define system architecture and ensure seamless integration of solutions Stay current with emerging programme management trends, tools and best practices Contribute to the development of programme management strategies and roadmaps

Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Extensive experience in programme management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2) and best practices Masterful proficiency in using project management tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera, JIRA) Proven track record of delivering high‑quality programme management solutions in a professional setting Exceptional communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, including executives, project teams and clients Ability to build consensus, manage expectations and facilitate decision‑making processes Strong risk identification, analysis and mitigation skills Familiarity with risk management frameworks and tools Proficiency in resource allocation, capacity planning and leveling Experience in managing resource conflicts and trade‑offs across multiple projects

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with Agile and DevOps practices Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns Proficiency in data modelling and data management

Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have a valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance. Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr