Principal Delivery Manager
Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Management
IT Project Manager, Business Management, Business Analyst, Operations Manager
Principal Delivery Manager
- Location:
Hybrid - from any of our UK offices - Term:
Permanent or Contract
- Location:
Hybrid - from any of our UK offices - Term:
Permanent or Contract - Annual salary:
Competitive
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Waracle are looking for a Principal Delivery Manager for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.
We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
This is a Hybrid role working from any of our UK offices 2 days a week
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Are you a strategic leader who thrives on turning big ideas into reality? We are seeking a Principal Delivery Manager with a “Programme Director” mindset to lead a high-impact, client-side Public Sector projects. This isn’t just about managing tasks; it’s about bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution, rapidly turning agreed direction into executable work packages.
At Waracle, we value inclusive leadership and diverse perspectives. If you are a collaborative communicator who excels at influencing at the executive level and building supportive, high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.
Key aspects of the role include:- Strategic Mobilisation: Leading a time-bound squad to convert high-level strategy into actionable delivery.
- Public Sector Excellence: Delivering complex digital transformation within government bodies, ensuring strict adherence to GDS guidelines.
- Executive Influence: Acting as the primary bridge to senior client executives and Senior Leadership Teams to report progress and surface strategic risks.
- Orchestration: Managing a mix of internal digital staff and third-party vendors across parallel initiatives, ensuring alignment and managing dependencies.
- Expertise in Delivery:
Proven experience in initiating and scaling delivery models (Agile/Scaled frameworks) within complex environments. - Mobilisation
Skills:
A track record of standing up new work streams and achieving a sustainable delivery rhythm before transitioning to operations. - Public Sector Knowledge:
Deep experience delivering business-critical IT transformation within a public sector framework. - Sector Specialism:
Ideally, you possess knowledge within the financial and pensions sectors (FCA and GDPR). - Collaborative Leadership:
Exceptional ability to engage with and influence C-suite stakeholders while mediating high-level conflict
The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).
After that, you’ll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.
We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.
Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.
We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.
Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.
Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.
Our enhanced parental leave policies include support…
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