Technical Delivery Manager (Must Have current SC Clearance)
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Technical Delivery Manager (Must Have current SC Clearance)
Role: Contract position, remote with occasional travel to the London office
Length: 12 Months, Inside IR35 only
The Company:
At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.
Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Technical Delivery Manager with strong AWS knowledge to lead and manage the delivery of cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will coordinate and oversee technical projects, ensuring successful implementation on AWS infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that solutions meet business objectives while adhering to best practices and delivery timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Delivery: Define project scope, create detailed project plans, and manage the delivery of technical solutions on AWS infrastructure.
AWS Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) to guide the technical team in building scalable and reliable cloud solutions.
Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, DevOps, and software developers, to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the key point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, and project status.
Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure project delivery is not compromised.
AWS Best Practices: Ensure that technical solutions adhere to AWS best practices and Well-Architected Framework principles for scalability, security, and cost optimization.
Vendor Management: Oversee third-party vendors or contractors as needed, ensuring they meet agreed delivery standards and timelines.
Resource Management: Ensure effective allocation and utilization of technical resources across multiple projects.
Change Management: Oversee and manage change requests, ensuring minimal disruption to delivery timelines.
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices in project delivery and cloud operations.
Budget Management: Track project budgets and ensure financial goals are met or exceeded.
Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of Technical Delivery Management experience, ideally in cloud-based projects.
Strong AWS Expertise: Hands-on experience with key AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and IAM.
Cloud Architecture Knowledge: Familiarity with AWS architecture, cloud-native development, and DevOps practices.
Project Management Expertise: Proven track record of managing large-scale technical projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
Experience in Agile Methodologies: Ability to manage delivery in Agile/Scrum environments and work with product teams in backlog prioritization.
Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to manage risks, issues, and bottlenecks during delivery.
AWS Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator preferred.
Experience with DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated cloud deployment.
Budgeting and Cost Optimization: Ability to manage project budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Enterprise Environments: Experience working in large-scale, distributed projects in a corporate setting.
Vendor and Contract Management: Experience in managing third-party vendors and outsourcing agreements.
AWS Well-Architected Framework: Knowledge of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and the ability to implement its principles in project delivery.
Tools: Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Trello.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:
Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.
This role at Amber Labs is a contract position, and all employees are required to meet the SC clearance Standard. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
What Happens Next?
Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.