Principle Agile Delivery Manager

Summary: The Principle Agile Delivery Lead role focuses on mentoring and guiding teams through agile transformation, particularly in environments traditionally dominated by waterfall methodologies. The position emphasizes support for key initiatives such as cyber security and corporate information systems, rather than direct project delivery. The role requires collaboration with operational teams to implement agile practices and improve delivery processes. This is a 6-month contract based in Leeds, with one day per week onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor and lead teams working on critical projects.
• Support agile transformation in traditionally waterfall environments.
• Guide teams through agile methodologies and mindset shifts.
• Implement agile techniques and improve delivery practices.
• Provide visibility and reporting on delivery progress.
• Support initiatives related to cyber security and internal tooling.
• Collaborate with operational teams to introduce agile practices (eg, Kanban, BAU support).

Key Skills:

• Proven experience transitioning teams from waterfall to agile.
• Strong background in mentoring and team leadership.
• Confident working with strong-willed stakeholders.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach.
• Familiar with Jira, Confluence, and the Atlassian suite.
• Some coaching/training experience (not a formal Agile Coach).
• Experience with corporate information systems and cyber security is beneficial but not essential.

Salary (Rate): £600 per day

City: Leeds

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Principle Agile Delivery Lead

Location: Leeds (1 day per week onsite)
Contract Type: 6-month

Outside IR35

Our client seeking a skilled Principle Agile Delivery Manager to support agile transformation across teams delivering key initiatives, including cyber security and corporate information systems. This role is focused on mentoring and guiding teams, rather than leading project delivery directly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor and lead teams working on critical projects.
• Support agile transformation in traditionally waterfall environments.
• Guide teams through agile methodologies and mindset shifts.
• Implement agile techniques and improve delivery practices.
• Provide visibility and reporting on delivery progress.
• Support initiatives related to cyber security and internal tooling.
• Collaborate with operational teams to introduce agile practices (eg, Kanban, BAU support).

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience transitioning teams from waterfall to agile.
• Strong background in mentoring and team leadership.
• Confident working with strong-willed stakeholders.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach.
• Familiar with Jira, Confluence, and the Atlassian suite.
• Some coaching/training experience (not a formal Agile Coach).
• Experience with corporate information systems and cyber security is beneficial but not essential.

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