Commercial IT Delivery Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £860 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 4th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Laura Goodmaker |
| Job Ref | 7616-PSR1JP00104625 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Commercial IT Delivery Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Consular Services Department is seeking an experienced Commercial IT Delivery Manager to support the mobilisation of new digital contracts, manage transition and exit deliverables, and ensure governance and reporting align with HMG commercial, procurement and business case expectations.
The role will help establish clear ways of working between suppliers, Commercial, Finance, IDD and Consular delivery teams, ensuring responsibilities, milestones, risks and decisions are visible from contract set-up through to live service.
The postholder will report to the Head of Strategy and Portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support mobilisation of new contracts, including onboarding, handover, access, governance, reporting cycles and early supplier engagement.
- Manage transition deliverables, including transition plans, milestones, RAID logs, dependencies, readiness checks, knowledge transfer and acceptance criteria.
- Coordinate exit activity across incumbent suppliers, including exit plans, asset registers, handover documentation, data requirements and service continuity.
- Maintain clear governance and senior reporting on progress, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions and confidence in readiness for service commencement.
- Work with Commercial and Finance colleagues to track Statements of Work, variations, extensions, transition costs and exit-related commitments.
- Essential skills and experience
- Experience of public procurement, contract management or supplier transition in a government or regulated environment.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage milestones, risks, actions, dependencies and reporting across multiple workstreams.
- Ability to work confidently with commercial, finance, technical, supplier and senior stakeholders.
- Clear written communication skills, including drafting governance papers, reports, decision logs and senior updates.
- Developed IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and document management tools.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience supporting digital, data, technology or managed service contracts.
- Knowledge of HMG business case, Green Book, Teal book and contract management guidance.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
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- Support mobilisation of new contracts, including onboarding, handover, access, governance, reporting cycles and early supplier engagement.
