Delivery Manager (Perm, UK or Ireland, Remote)

This is a remote permanent position for those based in the UK or Ireland.About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact. Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart. As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems. The Role We are looking for a Delivery Manager who can help our clients build solutions and platforms, launch new product ventures and fundamentally change how they operate. The ideal candidate will be outcome driven, and have a drive to deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes. What We Are Looking For In This Person

• Significant experience delivering at enterprise level
• Use selected agile and project management methodologies to help keep clients updated on workflows and on team progress.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders and other vendors when on a multi-vendor project ensuring reporting and communication is consistent.
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities to deliver projects; including but not limited to team coordination through to implementation, planning meetings, managing blockers, ensuring stakeholder alignment and follow up.
• Prepare and present analysis, insights and recommendations to assist the Senior client stakeholders with decision making.
• Manage relevant reporting across all teams.
• Ensure projects are staying on track to deliver on key priorities to realise business value and hit agreed timelines.
• Escalate when necessary risks to the schedule or delivery.
• Manage a risk log, issues and blockers across the project that is updated regularly and in accordance with our ISO standards.
• Identify and advise on decisions that influence significant project direction including the pivots, impact assessment, realignment and recalibration of the team and effort.
• Shield the team from unnecessary meetings by being the point of contact with the client and coordinate meetings and calls when necessary.
• Sync between multiple projects & development teams impacting the same product
• If managing multiple work streams on a project ensure there is alignment at all times across teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain a master schedule and coordinate all releases when necessary.
• Maintain client migration status and schedule
• Maintain client implementation status and schedule
• Keep track of what is implemented on which cloud
• Experience working in a remote Agile environment
• Occasional travel may be required UK/Ireland
• Availability for short-term travel on a semi-regular basis
• Fluent English and outstanding communication skills (written and oral)

Benefits And Perks We Offer At Nearform

• Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
• Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 (equivalent in GBP) you can use to upskill yourself.
• Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
• Pension & Insurances - We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.