Agile Delivery Manager
Location: Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices.
Salary: up to £75,000. (Job type: Permanent)
Role Summary
We’re looking for an exceptional Delivery Manager who brings more than just technical know‑how. At the heart of this role lies a strong foundation in Agile Project and Delivery Management, paired with inspirational leadership, sharp commercial instincts, and a solid understanding of procurement processes. You’ll have a proven track record of delivering innovative, customer‑focused solutions—particularly in mission‑critical, public‑facing systems within cloud‑based environments. Equally important are your communication and presentation skills. You’ll lead and energise a team of 5‑10 professionals, guiding them through complex challenges while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your ability to see the bigger picture, fill organisational gaps, and adapt quickly to change will be key to your success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of projects using Agile methodologies, ensuring teams operate with agility, clarity, and purpose.
- Motivate, coach, and support teams of 5‑10, nurturing talent and cultivating a collaborative, high‑performing environment.
- Foster strong, transparent relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring continuous alignment and shared goals.
- Encourage and lead the design and implementation of forward‑thinking solutions that drive customer and business impact.
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, maintaining delivery momentum and safeguarding outcomes.
- Use sound commercial judgement to manage scope, timelines, and resources, ensuring value‑driven delivery.
- Support and execute procurement processes with clarity and efficiency, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of services or products.
- Stay attuned to evolving business requirements, flexing delivery approaches and stepping in where needed to bridge gaps.
- Lead the successful deployment of scalable, secure, and resilient systems in cloud environments, particularly in public‑facing or mission‑critical contexts.
Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience delivering projects using Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban, with a strong grasp of Agile principles and team dynamics.
- Proven success in leading cross‑functional teams, offering mentorship and building cohesive units that thrive in high‑pressure environments.
- Confident in engaging diverse stakeholder groups, ensuring buy‑in, managing expectations, and translating business needs into actionable plans.
- Deep understanding of financial drivers, commercial models, and how to deliver results that align with both client and business objectives.
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, including vendor engagement and contract management within regulated environments.
- Skilled in managing uncertainty—anticipating issues before they arise and responding decisively when challenges emerge.
- Hands‑on experience implementing cloud‑native or cloud‑hosted solutions, with knowledge of platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Demonstrated ability to introduce and scale new ideas, tools, or processes that improve customer outcomes or delivery efficiency.
- Strong sense of organisational context and an adaptable approach to delivery that responds to shifting priorities and needs.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills—able to distill complex topics and influence a variety of audiences.
- Brings relevant domain knowledge to add context and depth to project work, accelerating delivery and insight.
- Nice to have:
- Background in leading or contributing to Discovery and Alpha phases, including user research, prototyping, and service design.
- Experience working within UK government digital frameworks and adherence to GDS service standards.
Qualifications & Certifications
- A degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in—Desirable.
- Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK.
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