Agile Delivery Manager

Summary: The Agile Delivery Manager will lead cross-functional teams on multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery in accordance with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. This role requires strong experience in Agile methodologies and eligibility for SC clearance, with an immediate start date in August 2025. The position is hybrid, requiring one day per week on-site in London or Leeds. The contract is for six months at a rate of £450 per day, classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery in line with GDS standards.
• Manage Agile delivery processes focusing on user-centered, iterative, and data-driven approaches.
• Ensure projects pass GDS service assessments and adhere to GDS principles.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and present complex information clearly.
• Identify and resolve delivery challenges to maintain project timelines and quality.
• Work with public sector organizations or government departments.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in Agile delivery management.
• Solid knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Experience delivering projects to GDS standards.
• Deep understanding of GDS principles.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving delivery challenges.
• Experience working with public sector organizations or government departments.

Salary (Rate): £450/day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Agile Delivery Manager

6-month Contract

London (Hybrid)

£450/day Inside IR35

We're seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to lead cross-functional teams across multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

This is a hybrid role with 1 day per week required on-site in either London or Leeds. SC clearance eligibility is required, with an immediate start date in August 2025.

A Chance to Work with a Leading Digital Transformation Business Delivering Large-scale, Long-term IT Projects for the Public Sector.

Key Skills and experience:

• Strong experience in Agile delivery management, focusing on user-centered, iterative, and data-driven approaches
• Solid knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects to GDS standards, including passing GDS service assessments
• Deep understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) principles, including user-centered design, agile delivery, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced delivery environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to varied audiences
• Skilled in identifying and resolving delivery challenges to ensure project timelines and quality are maintained
• Experience working with public sector organisations or government departments