Delivery Manager

• Location: Newport
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £44,480 - £52,590
• You must have lived in the UK for the past 5 year to gain clearance for this role.

Join our forward-thinking organisation where technology underpins all aspects of our service delivery. We are looking for a Delivery Manager to lead one of our service squads in implementing a major digital transformation. This role is ideal for someone with a robust background in Agile methodologies and a passion for driving technological advancements.

• Oversee the delivery of new and ongoing products and services within your assigned service squad.
• Collaborate with a diverse team including Development Engineers, Test Engineers, Technical Architects, Product Managers, User Researchers, Business Analysts, and Service Owners.
• Champion Agile methodologies to efficiently transform extensive backlogs into production-ready systems.
• Maintain a balanced approach to Agile practices as the organisation evolves its service delivery frameworks.
• Contribute to the Delivery Manager Community of Practice, enhancing delivery management standards across the DDaT Directorate.
• Influence professional development within your squad and the broader community, fostering continuous improvement.

• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager or Scrum Master, leading cross-functional Agile delivery teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM and Kanban, with an understanding of DevOps practices.
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering componentised solutions within a larger delivery framework.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, adept at navigating various organisational layers.
• Experience with automated delivery methodologies, including development pipelines and automated testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project delivery tools such as Azure Dev Ops and Project Online.
• Relevant Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager qualification.

• Competitive salary package.
• Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Opportunities for professional development within a leading technology-driven organisation.
• Engagement in pioneering technology projects and digital transformation initiatives.
• Access to a community of practice for ongoing learning and skill enhancement.

To apply for this Delivery Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.