Senior Delivery Manager

Redbay

. Lead client cyber and digital projects and programmes from initiation through delivery, transition and closure .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timePortsmouth • United KingdomSenior💰 £60,000 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including planning, governance, and control, while effectively leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships. Proficient in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-quality outcomes within time and budget constraints.

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Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipGovernance and Control

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningGovernanceRisk ManagementChange ManagementAgile MethodologiesScrumPRINCE2APMMSPBudget Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingMentoringRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

PRINCE2APMAgilePMScrumMSP

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityDigital TransformationClient-Facing EnvironmentsContinuous ImprovementMultidisciplinary Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead client cyber and digital projects and programmes from initiation through delivery, transition and closure
Define scope, outcomes, delivery plans, milestones, budgets and resource requirements
Establish governance, controls and reporting to support timely decision-making
Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change, escalating and driving effective resolution
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and client stakeholders
Monitor progress against time, cost, quality and outcome measures and take corrective action
Produce plans, status reports, decision papers and other client deliverables
Facilitate workshops, reviews and stakeholder meetings
Manage and mentor consultants, providing oversight, guidance and development support
Act as primary contact for key clients, managing expectations and building relationships
Identify new opportunities and contribute to proposals
Capture lessons learned and embed continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience leading complex projects, programmes or delivery work in client-facing environments
Strong project planning, governance and control skills, with a track record of delivering to agreed time, cost and quality constraints
Practical experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, change and stakeholder expectations
Strong communication skills, with the ability to brief, influence and build confidence with senior, technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly when producing concise, high-impact plans, reports and recommendations
Demonstrable experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams, including oversight of workload, quality and performance
Experience managing customers directly, including handling escalations and building long-term relationships
Commercial awareness, including an understanding of budgets, resources, suppliers and delivery commitments
Ability to adapt delivery approaches using recognised project, programme, Agile or service delivery methods where appropriate
Knowledge of cyber security or experience working in a digital, technology or transformation environment is advantageous but not essential
Relevant qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM, AgilePM, Scrum, MSP or equivalent are desirable but not essential
Ability to work on-site with clients in the Portsmouth area at least two days per week
Existing Security Clearance (SC) is preferable but not essential; required to obtain SC
Ability to travel to the client’s site in the Portsmouth area at least two days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to shape and grow a part of the business as we expand
A collaborative, transparent culture where we work in the open and partner closely with clients
A team that values the right attitudes, integrity and delivering real results
Competitive salary of £60,000–£80,000 depending on experience