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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Delivery Manager</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Hybrid (home-based & working with Kerv Digital office/customer site visits as required) Office locations – Longbridge, London & Nottingham</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ABOUT KERV</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Kerv we harness the power of technology for the good of our people, our customers, our society and our planet. Technology is the enabler; impact is how we judge success. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a certified B Corp and Great Place To Work, we care deeply about how we show up for our people, our customers and the world around us. These aren’t badges for us, they reflect how we work every day and the standards we hold ourselves to. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">With more than 900 specialists and over 1,600 technical certifications, we are bringing together expertise across cloud, AI, compliance, data, customer experience and business applications. Working as one connected team, we solve complex challenges and stay accountable from strategy through to delivery, adoption and ongoing improvement. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We help organisations build secure, well governed foundations, leverage more from their technology and unlock new opportunities through innovation and AI. Our focus is on making technology work in the real world and delivering lasting value. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">THE ROLE</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll be part of the Delivery Management Team in Kerv Digital. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Kerv Digital, we help organisations unlock the power of technology to transform how they work, engage customers and drive business value. We combine deep expertise across Microsoft Business Applications, Power Platform, AI, DevOps, Data and cloud technologies. With a strong focus on outcomes and real-world value, we make digital transformation feel tangible, purposeful and fast-moving. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who we are looking for:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The oft-sought, seldom found, inspired agile software, digital or IT delivery owner capable of ensuring we provide dazzling software and solutions across a huge array of technologies and platforms. You’ll be paired with a Solution Architect to take care of the technical wizardry on each project, along with a talented team of front and backend developers with support from the Technical Directors and Commercial Managers to boot. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">All backgrounds will always be considered and experience here is far more important, we’re really open to Project Managers that have a solid transferable background that are looking to deliver a mix of well governed Business Transformation, Dynamics 365 delivery, Pro-Code Development projects using our mature blend of agile and waterfall approaches and tools as appropriate.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> Ability to guide our clients through an Agile Scrum delivery and manage the Scrum ceremonies is essential. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required Experience:</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Meeting customers, listening carefully and understanding their business </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Creating and maintaining the environment in which the project will succeed </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Working with on/off-shore development/implementation teams </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Establishing and operating governance structures within projects to ensure effective decision making and robust assurance </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Managing project cost base and time tracking </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Identifying and delivering change control and project upsell </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Wrestling detailed requirements and designs into an implementable plan </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Managing an agile development process, including stewarding planning sessions, scrums and show and tell) </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting project status to the Kerv Digital Leadership Team and the client, effectively managing stakeholder expectations </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Software, Digital or IT Project Management using a structured Agile approach </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent written and presentation skills, the ability to think on feet and make decisions </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Other tasks as reasonably requested </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">(yes, our lawyers asked for that one)</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Delivery Manager: 5+ Years delivery management experience </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Delivery Manager: 2-5 Years delivery management experience </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We’re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">like;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Happiest working under their own direction, but fully supported when needed</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">An obvious attention to detail, we want you to obsess about the little things! </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">An escalation handler, able to achieve win-win outcomes by utilising the skills across the team </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work effectively with remote teams in India</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">/ UK </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we can do for you:</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="auto">We’re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employee’s: </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Real Flexibility</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">– A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Awesome Environment</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">– all of our employee’s will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on – the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Interesting Work</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">– these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Great Benefits</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">– all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can’t get trained on anywhere else, private healthcare, company pension and, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we’re a food first company too). </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Recognition & Growth</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">– Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">OUR VALUES</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Kerv, we’re building something special and building it to last. Our values shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we deliver for our customers: </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Think Customer First</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – we put our customers at the heart of every decision </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Team is Everything</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – we collaborate, support each other, and win together </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Spread Good Vibes</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – we bring positivity, energy and respect into everything we do </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Build Future</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – we look ahead, innovate and create lasting impact </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Do the Right Thing</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – we act with integrity and always do what’s fair and honest </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re looking for people who bring these values to life in how they work every day. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="auto">Equal opportunity statement</span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Kerv encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our recruitment decisions are based solely on skills, experience, qualifications and business needs, and we provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process where required. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>You will live the Kerv values…</strong></p>
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<li>Think Customer First</li>
<li>Team is everything</li>
<li>Spread good vibes</li>
<li>Build future</li>
<li>Do the right thing</li>
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<p><em>At Kerv, we’re building something special and we’re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together.</em></p></div>
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