Technology Delivery Specialist

We have an excellent opportunity for a Technology Delivery Specialist to join our IT Technology Operations Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Technology Delivery Specialist, you will be responsible for the successful delivery and monitoring of core strategic programmes within a portfolio of change, delivering projects such as Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless upgrades and other IT infrastructure related projects.

Your focus will centre around programme objectives, programme level risk and issue management and benefits to be owned, measured and tracked. You will engage with cross-functional senior stakeholders to drive good governance across the programmes and ensure information is clear and transparent, support change management, maximise opportunities, escalate issues and address any resourcing impacts.

Additionally, you will assure the quality and accuracy of reporting across programmes, capture and disseminate lessons learned and emerging best practice to drive present and future programme development.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money., * Responsible for supporting the daily delivery of infrastructure projects across Council Directorates

• Lead coordination of a strategic portfolio, working closely with Business Change Managers, PMO and Project Managers
• Accountable for the tracking of Programme level related risks across the Council with appropriate escalation and facilitation of risk and assurance sessions with senior leaders
• Accountable for maintaining PMO Framework and processes and internal Project and Programme Management expertise that will ensure a sustainable, long term approach to Programme and Project Management
• Leading, motivating, and developing staff involved with IT in line with delivery requirements
• Contributing to strategy, performance and quality control, and service and financial planning for specialist areas, We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Do you have experience in Project management?, * Relevant Programme and Project Management qualification or skills and experience (MSP or similar)

• Educated to degree level (or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and aptitude)
• Ability to grasp and interpret high and low-level technical infrastructure designs, technical concepts and documentation
• Proven experience of delivering projects such as Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless upgrades and other IT infrastructure related projects.
• Proven ability in managing projects, other managers and staff to achieve agreed outputs, within budget, including benefit realization

3.63.6 out of 5 stars Civic Offices, Wokingham Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Gym membership
• Employee assistance programme
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Transport links

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.