Service Delivery Manager (Smart Cities)
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,001.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 9 (SCP 37 - 41) £48,226 - £52,413 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 297081 |
Summary
As a recognised leader in Smart City innovation, Sunderland City Council is at the forefront of using advanced technology to enrich the lives of residents, accelerate economic growth, and create a smarter, more connected future for all. Our award-winning smart city programme is driving bold transformation across digital infrastructure, data innovation, and technology-enabled public services, leaving no one and nowhere behind.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen as we are seeking a dynamic, highly skilled and self-motivated Service Delivery Manager to join our Smart City Team.
The successful candidate will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of innovative Smart City projects, including next-generation digital infrastructure and digital and data solutions across the city. The role is responsible for translating the Smart City vision into tangible outcomes through the successful delivery of complex, multi-partner projects and programmes.
The postholder will drive innovation, foster strategic partnerships, and ensure that projects deliver measurable benefits, supporting the transformation of city services and place through digital and data-led approaches.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years Project Management experience and a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects with multi-disciplined teams. With strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships demonstrating personal credibility and leadership.
For further information please emailandnbsp;Naomi.Hutchinson@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means.andnbsp; Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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An exciting opportunity has now arisen as we are seeking a dynamic, highly skilled and self-motivated Service Delivery Manager to join our Smart City Team.
The successful candidate will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of innovative Smart City projects, including next-generation digital infrastructure and digital and data solutions across the city. The role is responsible for translating the Smart City vision into tangible outcomes through the successful delivery of complex, multi-partner projects and programmes.
The postholder will drive innovation, foster strategic partnerships, and ensure that projects deliver measurable benefits, supporting the transformation of city services and place through digital and data-led approaches.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years Project Management experience and a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects with multi-disciplined teams. With strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships demonstrating personal credibility and leadership.
For further information please emailandnbsp;Naomi.Hutchinson@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means.andnbsp; Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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