Delivery Manager

As a Delivery Manager within the Defence team, you will own the end-to-end success of high-impact AI transformation programmes for UK Defence customers. You will be the crucial link between clients and expert data scientists, translating complex mission challenges into strategic, impactful AI solutions. The role is for an entrepreneurial leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and ensures that cutting-edge technology is technically excellent and provides measurable, real-world value to those on the front line of national security. Because of the nature of the Defence work, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work 2 to 4 days per week on-site with customers, which may require travel throughout the UK. When not required on client sites, the role offers flexibility to work from the London office or remotely from elsewhere within the UK.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end delivery of customer projects, from initial scoping and planning through to final implementation and user adoption; collaborate side-by-side with Defence stakeholders and technical teams to design innovative AI tools that solve sensitive, real-world challenges; manage project development cycles to ensure a rigorous delivery approach that provides maximum operational value to the customer; form strong, trusting relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as primary point of contact and trusted strategic advisor; develop and execute compelling proposals and business pitches to identify and grow new commercial opportunities within the Defence sector; translate complex technical requirements and AI capabilities into actionable strategies for the UK Defence community; mentor peers and take a proactive leadership role in building world-class delivery processes and internal practices

Requirements

Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC); willing to work 2 to 4 days per week on-site with Defence customers, which may require travel throughout the UK; genuine passion for applying AI within the Defence and National Security sector; interest in improving public services; proven track record in professional services, likely from a high-growth consulting, technology, or data-driven background; takes full ownership of project success and produces high-quality written deliverables; exceptional communicator comfortable managing senior stakeholders and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences; significant experience working alongside technical teams to deliver complex software or data science projects, ideally within AI; practical, self-starting problem solver who can identify bottlenecks early in ambiguous environments