Do you have excellent skills in organisation communication and people management
National Records of Scotland (NRS) are looking for an experienced individual to join the IT Delivery Team as a Delivery Manager.
You will be responsible for the delivery of technical projects spanning the full range of technology domains with initial focus on cyber security projects.
You will bring demonstrable experience in the successful delivery of technical projects.
Scope plan and deliver assigned projects from the ongoing IT Portfolio using most appropriate delivery methods
Support teams in managing and visualizing outcomes effectively.
Function as a liaison with contracted suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Understand government department processes and third-party involvement in projects.
Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and communication.
Produce resourced project schedules and report on project delivery to relevant governance
Facilitate delivery flow and manage pace and tempo.
Address internal and external risks issues and dependencies proactively.
Provide delivery confidence and address blockers effectively.
Form and motivate teams effectively creating conducive working environments and empowering teams
1. You have practitioner-level ability in Agile and Lean practices adeptly showing and comparing processes fostering experimentation resiliently adapting and reflecting employing a blended approach depending on the context measuring and evaluating outcomes and helping teams in managing and visualising outcomes effectively.
2. You have practitioner-level ability in communicating between technical and non-technical stakeholders adeptly interpreting their needs managing stakeholder expectations handling both active and reactive communication and supporting or hosting difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders.
3. You have practitioner-level ability in keeping delivery momentum helping the teams delivery flow and actively addressing internal and external risks issues and dependencies even when ownership exists outside the team.
4. You have practitioner-level ability in planning understanding the environment and prioritizing tasks using data managing dependencies supplying delivery confidence addressing blockers and ensuring ability planning for teams
Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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Assessments are scheduled for w/c 24th November 2025 however this may be subject to change.
This role is open to internal candidates andCommon citizenshiporganisations only.
National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotlands record keeper. Our purpose is to collect preserve and produce information about Scotlands people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of theScottish Government & and our staff are partUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Pay supplement
This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital Data and Technology (DDAT) profession as a member of the profession you will join the professional development post currently attracts a 5000 annual DDAT pay supplement applicable after a 3 months competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded.
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment todiversity and how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Required Experience:
Manager