Digital Programme Delivery Lead (SC Cleared)

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