Dependency Manager

Dependency Manager (SO equivalent)

6 month initial contract

The Dependency Manager supports the identification, tracking, and coordination of dependencies across projects and programmes to enable effective delivery. The role works with delivery teams and PMO colleagues to ensure dependencies are clearly understood, documented, and managed, and that emerging risks are highlighted in a timely way.

This role contributes to delivery assurance by providing accurate dependency information and supporting evidence based decision making within established governance structures.

Key Responsibilities

Dependency Management & Coordination

• Support the maintenance of dependency registers across projects and programmes.

• Identify and record inbound, outbound, and cross project dependencies working with project managers, delivery leads, and suppliers.

• Ensure dependencies are clearly documented, assigned an owner, and kept up to date.

• Escalate unmanaged or high risk dependencies through agreed governance routes.

Risk & Issue Support

• Assist in assessing the impact of dependencies on milestones, delivery plans, and benefits.

• Work with project and risk colleagues to ensure dependency impacts are reflected in RAID logs.

• Support the development of mitigation actions and follow up activity.

Governance & Reporting

• Produce accurate and timely dependency reports for programme and portfolio forums.

• Maintain dependency trackers, dashboards, and summary views to support governance discussions.

• Provide clear information to support decision making and issue resolution.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with project teams, PMO, commercial colleagues, and delivery partners.

• Support dependency workshops, planning sessions, and cross project discussions.

• Build effective working relationships to encourage ownership and timely resolution of dependencies.

Planning & Delivery Support

• Support portfolio and programme planning by ensuring dependency information is reflected in plans and schedules.

• Assist with the maintenance of integrated delivery views and sequencing information.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of dependency management processes and templates.

Learning & Development

• Apply agreed project delivery standards, tools, and guidance.

• Develop knowledge of dependency management, governance, and planning practices.

• Contribute to lessons learned and capability building activity within the team.

Essential Criteria

• Experience supporting delivery within projects or programmes, including coordination of interdependencies.

• Understanding of basic project and programme management principles, risks, and governance.

• Ability to analyse information and present clear, accurate summaries.

• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple inputs.

• Effective communication skills, with confidence working with a range of stakeholders.

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary or multiteam environment.

• Willingness to learn and apply recognised project delivery standards and tools.

Desirable

• Experience working in a portfolio, PMO, or programme support environment.

• Exposure to Agile and/or Waterfall delivery approaches.

• Working towards, or willingness to pursue, a relevant project delivery qualification (e.g. APM PFQ/PMQ).