Principal Delivery Manager (Public Sector)

TL;DR

Principal Delivery Manager (Public Sector): Leading and delivering strategically significant, complex client engagements with an accent on public sector digital transformation and stakeholder management. Focus on coaching high-performing teams, driving delivery excellence, and building trusted advisor relationships to ensure successful outcomes across large-scale portfolios.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Bristol, London, Manchester, or Swansea hubs). Eligibility for SC security clearance (5 years continuous UK residency) is mandatory.

Salary: £80,000–£100,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a digital services provider dedicated to improving public sector services through innovative technology and user-centric transformation.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee complex, multi-capability client engagements to ensure delivery against scope, budget, and quality.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, shaping solutions that leverage company capabilities.
• Coach and mentor delivery teams, providing performance feedback and fostering professional development.
• Drive the adoption of Agile best practices, RAID management, and consistent reporting metrics across engagements.
• Participate in business development, including bid management and pre-sales activities within the industry.
• Contribute to the Delivery Management & PMO practice leadership to accelerate business growth and improve standards.

Requirements

• Must have eligibility for SC security clearance (requires 5 years of continuous UK residency).
• Proven experience in Agile project and programme management within the digital, software, or services industry.
• Track record of managing large-scale projects and portfolios, including fixed-price engagements.
• Experience building and leading high-performing consulting teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and people management.
• Deep understanding of public sector challenges regarding data, digital capabilities, and legacy infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• 30 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible parental leave options.
• Part-time remote working opportunities.
• Paid counselling services and financial/legal advice.
• Access to a flexible benefit platform including health cash plans and pension schemes.
• Inclusive culture with dedicated communities of practice and social interest groups.