Senior Delivery Manager

478803 Senior Delivery Manager

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 28th September 2026

📍 Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oldham, Swansea, Uxbridge (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £44,241

Employees based at Uxbridge will receive a London Weighting allowance of £4,000. This allowance will continue when the location moves to Yeading.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

This role will work within the Policy, Digital & Data Directorate. The role holder will play a pivotal role enabling and leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver digital projects and products. They will lead teams by example, fostering collaboration and removing obstacles.

The role holder will coach and enable teams, identifying practices to optimise quality, improve processes, and demonstrate value delivery for their context. Their proven ability to facilitate effective communication and empower teams will be crucial in ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of digital solutions that align with user needs and stakeholder objectives.

Top Responsibilities

• Lead and coach cross-functional teams to deliver digital projects and products.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and psychological safety within teams.
• Track financials and manage commercial aspects to ensure value for money.
• Promote high standards of quality, user-centered design, and continuous improvement.
• Champion Agile and Lean ways of working, coaching teams in iterative delivery.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver digital products within the public sector or relevant industry.
• Expert understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies and practices, gained by extensive real-world experience.
• Experience of working with a facilitative leadership approach in cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in risk management and budget tracking.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4yDcT6T

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Monday 28th September 2026