Delivery Manager (Agile, GDS, API, Government)

Delivery Manager (Agile, GDS, API, Government)

Initial 3-6 month contract - £500-£550 per day (inside IR35) - Occasional travel to London office.

Due to the client's requirements, this role will be paid in monthly instalments as opposed to weekly.

Our London based public sector client have an immediate requirement for a Delivery Manager, with a strong Agile and GDS focus within the public sector, to join on an initial 3-6 month basis.

Key responsibilities for the Delivery Manager (Agile, GDS, API, Government):

• You'll work iteratively in line with GDS standards (Discovery - Alpha - Beta - Live) and help a multidisciplinary team deliver against tight timelines
• Lead and coordinate delivery of the platform migration from Apigee Edge to Apigee X.
• Maintain strong delivery cadence across Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live, following GDS principles.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure the team works iteratively with clear priorities.
• Identify, surface and resolve blockers early - not just track them.
• Work closely with engineers, architects and product teams to sequence migration activities and manage dependencies.
• Support delivery planning, risk management and cross-team coordination.

Key experience required for the Delivery Manager (Agile, GDS, API, Government)

• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager on technical or platform migration programmes.
• Strong understanding of iterative delivery and the GDS framework.
• Excellent stakeholder management across multi-vendor environments.
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable guiding delivery in complex, technical settings.
• Strong grasp of Agile ways of working (WIP limits, prioritisation, ceremonies, Agile values).
• Able to understand technical outcomes at a business level (no coding required).
• Experience with Apigee Edge, Apigee X, or other API gateway platforms preferable
• Familiarity with Emily Webber's Agile Delivery Manager principles