Technical Delivery Manager - Core Infrastructure and Applications (FTC)

Job Title: Technical Delivery Manager - Core Infrastructure and Applications (FTC) Ready to lead meaningful technology delivery and make your mark at a forward-thinking law firm? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together. Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger - not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone. * We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies. ________________________________________ The role in 60 seconds Role: Technical Delivery Manager (9 Month Fixed-Term Contract) Team: Core Infrastructure and Applications Location: Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, or Southampton (hybrid) Working Pattern: Full-time Why this role matters: This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and coordinate a busy Core Infrastructure and Applications team during a key period for the business. You'll bring structure, visibility and momentum to a diverse mix of project and business-as-usual activity, ensuring priorities are well managed, risks are identified early and delivery remains on track. Combining delivery leadership with technical credibility, you'll help the team succeed while driving a collaborative and supportive working environment. ________________________________________ What you’ll do You’ll play a key role in keeping delivery focused, coordinated and moving at pace across a varied mix of infrastructure, application and operational priorities. In this role, you’ll: Act as the central point of coordination for the Core Infrastructure and Applications team, balancing project delivery alongside day-to-day operational priorities. Build and maintain delivery plans, ensuring workloads are realistic, resources are effectively utilised and priorities remain aligned to business needs. Facilitate team stand-ups, planning sessions and regular delivery reviews to keep work visible, organised and progressing. Maintain oversight of team activity through Azure DevOps and other delivery tools, providing clear reporting on progress, risks and capacity. Provide technical oversight across infrastructure and application changes, ensuring work is reviewed and aligned to agreed standards before implementation. Support colleagues with troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical decision-making when required. Partner closely with stakeholders across Technology and the wider business to understand priorities, manage expectations and communicate progress. Proactively identify and remove blockers, helping the team deliver project milestones and operational commitments successfully. Monitor team capacity, dependencies and delivery risks, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed at the right time. Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture where communication, teamwork and continuous improvement are encouraged. ________________________________________ What we’re looking for We're seeking someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity and thrives in a fast-paced technology environment. You'll combine strong delivery management skills with enough technical knowledge to provide effective oversight and support to a specialist team, and bring: Proven experience in delivery management, project coordination or operational leadership within a technology or IT environment. A strong technical background in infrastructure, applications or technology operations, with the ability to understand technical challenges and guide discussions with confidence. Experience overseeing technical delivery, managing competing priorities and balancing project and operational workloads. The ability to review, challenge and validate technical sol…