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Data & AI Technical Delivery Manager

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted April 27, 2026
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The Data & AI Technical Delivery Manager will lead complex transformation programmes within UK Central Government, ensuring delivery excellence and adherence to GDS Service Standards. The role requires proven experience in managing Data & AI initiatives, strong leadership skills, and expertise in Agile methodologies. Candidates should have a deep understanding of cloud-based data platforms, particularly Azure, and possess strong commercial acumen. This is a senior, client-facing position that demands effective stakeholder management and decision-making capabilities.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex Data & AI programmes within Central Government
  • Own the full project lifecycle — from shaping and estimation through to delivery and formal acceptance
  • Manage demand planning, forecasting, budgeting and prioritisation of project work
  • Define, lead and monitor delivery activities ensuring adherence to methodology, quality standards and architectural principles
  • Minimise technical debt while maintaining delivery pace and integrity
  • Act as the primary escalation point for clients on delivery matters
  • Organise, review and assure effort estimates for bids and live engagements
  • Prepare internal and external reporting that provides meaningful management information and drives informed decision-making
  • Establish and lead robust governance frameworks, both internally and client-facing
  • Identify, track and actively manage risks, ensuring value is protected and delays are minimised
  • Manage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives, technical delivery and user needs
  • Lead and adapt Agile delivery ceremonies, tailoring approaches to client and programme needs
  • Drive secure-by-design Data & AI solutions across cloud environments (Azure-led, with AWS/GCP awareness)
  • Oversee AI/ML lifecycle delivery, including MLOps and operationalisation
  • Own programme financial performance including forecasting, margin management and cost control
  • Support bids and shape delivery approaches for strategic Data & AI opportunities

Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering complex Data & AI programmes within UK Central Government
  • Strong understanding of GDS Service Standards and the Technology Code of Practice
  • Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary technical teams (data engineers, architects, AI/ML specialists)
  • Deep experience in Agile delivery methodologies within regulated environments
  • Strong commercial acumen, including financial forecasting and margin ownership
  • Expertise in risk management, governance and structured reporting
  • Experience delivering cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred
  • AWS/GCP awareness beneficial)
  • Knowledge of secure-by-design principles and compliance-led delivery
  • Confidence operating as a senior client-facing authority and escalation point
  • Ability to simplify complexity, align stakeholders and drive decisive action
  • A delivery-first mindset with accountability, resilience and outcome focus

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