Junior Delivery Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Delivery Manager to join a critical public sector account. Working alongside the Senior Delivery Manager, you will coordinate and drive key changes across a high profile, mission critical platform.

You will wear driving delivery milestones while facilitating core Agile ceremonies, removing team impediments, and fostering continuous delivery improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Delivery and Scrum Facilitation
• Lead and coordinate project change requests, platform enhancements, and service improvements across multiple teams.
• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Retrospectives, Sprint Reviews).
• Clear blockers, manage cross-team dependencies, and support quarterly planning and release management.
• Maintain clear visibility over progress, risks, and issues.

Stakeholder Management and Governance

• Build strong, trusted relationships with key public sector and internal delivery stakeholders.
• Manage delivery expectations regarding scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Maintain accurate delivery roadmaps, project plans, and risk/issue logs using JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project.
• Prepare concise progress updates, delivery reporting, and governance packs.

Team Leadership and Coaching

• Coach teams on Agile best practices to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Assist with onboarding new team members and supporting capacity planning.
• Deputise for the Senior Delivery Manager when required in strategic discussions and client forums.

What We Are Looking For

• Clearance Eligibility: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level)
• Experience: Background as a Junior Delivery Manager, Delivery Lead, or a Scrum Master looking to transition into full delivery leadership. Public sector or central government delivery experience is highly advantageous.
• Agile Proficiency: Hands-on experience running Agile ceremonies, managing backlogs, and resolving delivery bottlenecks.
• Tooling: Direct experience using JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project (MSP).
• Governance and Financials: Solid understanding of delivery governance, risk management, and exposure to project capacity/budget planning.
• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate technical and delivery concepts clearly under pressure.