Digital Delivery Manager

Do you want to key in the delivery of digital transformation across two ambitious councils? Are you passionate about delivering innovative digital products and services that make a real difference to residents and employees? Do you thrive on challenge and continuous improvement?

Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed a strategic partnership sharing knowledge, experience, and projects for the benefit of both councils. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Digital Delivery Manager to join our Digital, Data and Technology team.

As Digital Delivery Manager, you will lead the digital product-focused sub-teams (Product Development & Support and Geospatial), commissioning digital products and resources to deliver corporate outcomes.

You will:

• Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver digital products and improve processes.

• Set software development standards and ensure high-quality service support.

• Support and deputise for the Corporate Manager - Digital, Data and Technology.

• Drive continuous improvement, customer experience (CX), and employee experience (EX).

• Manage contracts, budgets, and third-party suppliers.

• Lead digital change projects from initiation to completion.

• Develop and implement strategic action plans for digital culture and transformation.

• Represent the councils at external meetings and build positive relationships with stakeholders.

• Experience leading and managing technical, IT, or product development teams.

• Demonstrable experience with Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).

• Knowledge and Experience of key Microsoft development technologies such as Sharepoint, Power platform and Co-pilot

• Knowledge of data technologies such as MS Fabric and Power BI

• Experience in agile and waterfall project management methodologies.

• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills.

• Proven knowledge of local government and the wider public sector.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in IT.

• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Why join us?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team, working across both councils, with opportunities to shape digital strategy, improve services, and develop your career. We offer flexible/agile working, a supportive environment, and a commitment to equal opportunities.

(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)