Agile Delivery Lead

Agile Delivery Lead

Posted 1 day ago by Falcon Chase International

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London/Leeds (1day/week), UK
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Agile Methodology Business Priorities Data-Driven Decision-Making Management Sprint Planning Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Test And Learn

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Lead with expertise in GDS principles to guide cross-functional teams through the Discovery and Alpha phases of service development in the public sector. The role involves ensuring GDS-compliant delivery, fostering agile best practices, and managing stakeholder relationships to deliver impactful services. This position offers the opportunity to lead user-centered, iterative delivery across multiple digital projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agile methodologies and public sector experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead digital service delivery aligned with GDS service standards.
  • Prepare for and guide teams through GDS service assessments.
  • Embed GDS principles across all delivery activities.
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning).
  • Drive continuous improvement and high team performance.
  • Remove impediments and create a culture of collaboration.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions with clarity.
  • Align delivery with business priorities while keeping user needs central.
  • Promote data-driven decision-making and a test and learn approach.
  • Ensure services are regularly iterated based on user feedback and metrics.
  • Drive service readiness for GDS assessments and support transition phases.
  • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Ensure governance and compliance with GDS and organizational standards.

Key Skills:

  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
  • Experience delivering services aligned to GDS principles, with a track record of passing GDS service assessments.
  • Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary digital teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience working with UK government departments or public bodies (preferred).
  • Skilled at navigating delivery challenges in complex environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Agile Delivery Lead with proven expertise in GDS (Government Digital Service) principles, who can guide cross-functional teams through the Discovery and Alpha phases of complex service development. This is an exciting opportunity to lead user-centred, iterative delivery across multiple digital projects within the public sector.

You'll be responsible for ensuring GDS-compliant delivery, fostering agile best practices, and managing a broad range of stakeholders to deliver impactful, data-driven services.

Key Responsibilities: GDS Delivery Leadership

  • Lead digital service delivery aligned with GDS service standards.

  • Prepare for and guide teams through GDS service assessments.

  • Embed GDS principles across all delivery activities.

Agile Facilitation & Project Management

  • Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning).

  • Drive continuous improvement and high team performance.

  • Remove impediments and create a culture of collaboration.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions with clarity.

  • Align delivery with business priorities while keeping user needs central.

Continuous Improvement

  • Promote data-driven decision-making and a test and learn approach.

  • Ensure services are regularly iterated based on user feedback and metrics.

  • Drive service readiness for GDS assessments and support transition phases.

Risk Management & Governance

  • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.

  • Ensure governance and compliance with GDS and organizational standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Agile Delivery Expertise: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

  • GDS Knowledge: Experience delivering services aligned to GDS principles, with a track record of passing GDS service assessments.

  • Team Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary digital teams.

  • Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Public Sector Experience: Experience working with UK government departments or public bodies (preferred).

  • Problem Solving & Adaptability: Skilled at navigating delivery challenges in complex environments.

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