Back to Job Search

Agile Delivery Manager

Job description

Agile Delivery Manager - Permanent - Hybrid
We are working with our insurance group client in their search for an Agile Delivery Manager to lead autonomous squads in developing high-quality software aligned with business priorities. The role focuses on coaching teams in Agile principles, fostering self-organisation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to create a culture of growth and innovation.
This will be mainly a remote position with travel around once a month to either Manchester or Stoke-on-Trent.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Coach squads on Agile processes, encouraging self-organisation and continuous improvement.
  • Remove obstacles, optimise work-flow, and ensure Agile methodologies are applied effectively.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners and Project Managers to prioritise and manage work across squads.
  • Promote a growth mindset, ensuring a high level of motivation and performance within the team.
  • Track and report squad progress to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with timelines and business goals.
  • Communicate and negotiate with Product Owners and key stakeholders, to ensure that delivery expectations are managed, User Stories are correctly prioritised, resources are provided, and issues resolved efficiently to ensure a smooth development pipeline of delivery.
  • Support change delivery by reviewing, monitoring, and reporting progress against IT work-stream plans.

Requirements:
  • Expert in Agile methodologies and experience in coaching teams.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and servant leadership skills.
  • Proven experience in a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Delivery Manager role
  • Confident with Jira and other Agile tools - including a variety of Agile frameworks.
  • Experience leading teams to maturity and facilitating large-scale planning.

Desirable:
  • Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, Scaled Agile Framework).
  • Insurance or Financial services background
If you're passionate about driving Agile excellence and enabling high-performing teams, please apply today!

Similar Jobs

View All Jobs
Business Anayst - Agile
London£30000 - £35000 per annumPermanent

Agile Business Analyst Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Location: UK Remote (with offices in London) Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Are you ready to join an innovative global company...

Operational Resilience Manager
London£60000 - £80000 per annumPermanent

Operational Resilience Manager Location: Hybrid to Manchester We are seeking an experienced strategic operational resilience manager to lead the delivery of our Operational Resilience activity acro...