Delivery Manager

Overview

The Delivery Manager will play a crucial role in a high-profile national digital transformation programme, focusing on delivering complex Agile digital projects within a multidisciplinary environment. They will take charge of multiple technical workstreams, ensuring effective collaboration among teams while managing dependencies and risks. This hands-on position requires maintaining delivery momentum and fostering continuous improvement within the teams involved.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Agile delivery across multiple technical teams and workstreams.
  • Manage complex delivery plans, including sprint objectives, milestones, and dependencies.
  • Coordinate technical projects centered around API and systems integration.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, engineers, and architects.
  • Support Programme Increment (PI) planning within a loosely implemented SAFe environment.
  • Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies and delivery risks.
  • Provide clear reporting on progress, blockers, milestones, and delivery confidence.
  • Maintain accurate delivery plans, metrics, and team artifacts within Azure DevOps.

Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering complex Agile digital/software programmes as a Delivery Manager or Delivery Lead.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical projects or workstreams simultaneously.
  • Experience with projects involving API integration and complex systems dependencies.
  • Strong skills in planning, RAID management, dependency and stakeholder management.
  • Practical experience with SAFe or another scaled Agile environment.
  • Proficient in using Azure DevOps for delivery management, planning, and reporting.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders, Product Owners, and technical specialists.
  • Desirable experience includes delivering technology programmes within UK policing or law enforcement, especially with the Metropolitan Police.