Salt is recruiting for an immediate requirement with a central government client for a Digital Programme Delivery Lead .
This is an Inside IR35 contract for 18 months at a day rate of £ 600-650 .
The role is based in Wiltshire , with some detached duty required at other locations .
An active SC Clearance is required for this position.
Key Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end delivery of digital projects and product enhancements, ensuring alignment with live service support objectives.
Lead the delivery of all digital development, including the integration of COTS systems and technical development to support business goals.
Collaborate with internal resources, third-party developers, and Digital Product Owners to shape and manage the delivery backlog.
Build and maintain motivated delivery teams, ensuring iterative plans align with delivery commitments.
Drive delivery outcomes, resolve blockers, and escalate issues when necessary to maintain project momentum.
Apply Agile and lean tools and techniques to facilitate continuous improvement across the team.
Deliver high-quality programmatic artefacts, including the proactive maintenance of risk and dependency records.
Ensure effective demand signalling and resource allocation to support delivery schedules.
Proactively manage project budgets, ensuring expenditure aligns with forecasts.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to support program delivery.
Key Experience and Skills: Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ).
Proven experience using Agile project management methods and toolsets.
10+ years of project management experience, with at least 5+ years in equivalent roles delivering digital services.
Experience managing third parties and cross-functional delivery teams, including remote and external resources.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and inspire delivery teams.
Proven track record in delivering projects within agreed quality, cost, and time tolerances.
Experience in risk and dependency management and delivering accurate program schedules and cost models.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements