Full-time, aligned to business and operational requirements.Dependent on level of experienceStart DateAs soon as possibleThe RoleMake Me Local is looking for a highly capable Technical Delivery Manager (WordPress) to take ownership of how our websites are built, delivered and scaled.This role combines technical oversight with operational leadership. You will act as the technical authority across our WordPress delivery function, setting clear standards, guiding technical decision-making and ensuring websites are built to a consistently high standard across performance, scalability, security and SEO.Alongside this, you will lead the day-to-day operational management of the delivery teams, bringing structure to planning, resourcing and execution. You will drive accountability, improve processes and ensure work is delivered efficiently without compromising on quality.This is a leadership role, not a coordination role. You will play a key part in defining standards, improving performance and shaping how the delivery function operates as the business grows.Make Me Local ValuesAt Make Me Local, we look for people whose approach to work reflects our core values:We Focus on Real Business ResultsSmart Tech, Human ThinkingClear, Honest and HumanWe Think Like Growth PartnersWe Own the OutcomeWe’ve Got Each Other’s BacksRequirementsDelivery Operations & Workflow ManagementOwn resource planning, capacity planning and team utilisation across the delivery functionEnsure work is prioritised, scheduled and allocated effectivelyMaintain clear visibility of work in progress across delivery teams.Identify and address delivery bottlenecks proactivelyHelp ensure deadlines and delivery standards are consistently metBalance workloads to support efficiency without creating burnoutTeam Leadership & Performance ManagementManage, support and develop team leads across the delivery function.Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and development planningDrive accountability for delivery performance and qualityOversee holiday planning, availability and team structureSupport succession planning and long-term team growthHelp build a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvementWordPress Technical Oversight & StandardsDefine and maintain WordPress development standards and best practiceEnsure websites are built using consistent, maintainable, scalable and secure approachesAct as a technical escalation point for complex challengesSupport team leads with technical blockers and implementation decisions.Guide decisions on theme architecture, build approach, plugin selection, hosting environments and infrastructureEnsure consistency across frameworks, deployment processes and maintenance practicesTechnical SEO OversightEnsure websites are developed with strong technical SEO foundations from the outsetEmbed SEO best practice into development standards, including site architecture, URL structure, internal linking, crawl-ability and indexationOversee implementation of metadata, canonical tags, robots directives and schema markup where requiredSupport strong organic performance, search engine accessibility and long-term scalabilityAct as a checkpoint to reduce SEO-related technical issues before launch or deploymentQuality Control & Continuous ImprovementEnsure work meets expected standards across delivery, technical quality and SEO readinessIdentify inefficiencies and improve processes and workflowsDrive improvements in how websites are built, deployed and maintainedHelp continuously raise standards across delivery and technical outputReporting & Performance TrackingTrack and report on delivery performance, team utilisation and workload distributionProvide clear operational visibility to the Head of Product DeliveryUse data and reporting to support resource planning, process improvement and performance decisionsTechnical Skills & ExperienceWe are looking for someone who can demonstrate:Strong experience in delivery, operations or project management leadershipProven ability to manage multiple work-streams, priorities and competing demandsStrong experience in capacity planning, workload management and utilisation oversightExperience managing team leads or senior team membersStrong understanding of WordPress development environments and build best practiceKnowledge of theme structures, plugin ecosystems, hosting environments, infrastructure and website performance optimisationUnderstanding of website security best practice and maintainable build standardsAbility to review, challenge and guide technical decisions without needing to be hands-on day to dayStrong understanding of technical SEO within a development environmentKnowledge of Core Web Vitals, crawl-ability, indexation, site architecture, internal linking and technical on-page factorsAbility to ensure websites are built to support strong search performance from day oneAbility to use data and reporting to improve operational performanceWe are looking for someone who:Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a structured, process-driven wayTakes a proactive approach and identifies issues, risks and bottlenecks earlyCommunicates clearly and professionally, aligning people, priorities and expectationsUses sound judgement and common sense when making decisionsIs confident holding others accountable while supporting development and growthFocuses on work that delivers real commercial and operational valueTakes ownership, follows through on commitments and keeps others informedIs solutions-focused and able to improve systems and ways of working.Builds scalable processes rather than relying on reactive fixesWorks collaboratively and builds positive, productive relationships across teamsMaintains professionalism and composure under pressureShares knowledge and contributes positively to the wider team. #J-18808-Ljbffr