An opportunity has arisen for an Agile Delivery Manager to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare.
As an Agile Delivery Manager, you will support multiple cross-functional squads, helping them improve collaboration, delivery performance and sustainable ways of working within a fast-paced technical environment.
This is a 6‑month contract‑based role offering hybrid / remote working options, salary range of £400 – £550 per day and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating delivery activities across several engineering squads.
- Facilitating key Agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, retrospectives and delivery reviews.
- Supporting teams in establishing, refining and maintaining effective ways of working.
- Using delivery and flow data to assist with prioritisation, forecasting and planning.
- Producing and maintaining dashboards, reports and delivery insights.
- Enhancing Jira boards, workflows, reporting functionality and automation processes.
- Promoting Agile and Kanban principles across teams.
- Leading workshops focused on collaboration, problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
- Assisting new team members with onboarding into squad processes and ceremonies.
- Creating and maintaining clear process documentation using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Working closely with engineering, product and technical leadership teams to improve delivery outcomes.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Agile Delivery Manager, Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Delivery lead, IT Delivery Manager, or similar role.
- Proven track record supporting Agile delivery in technology, software engineering, or product‑led environments.
- Strong facilitation skills across planning sessions, retrospectives, workshops, and team discussions.
- Experience developing and enhancing team operating models and ways of working.
- Solid knowledge of Agile, Lean, and Kanban methodologies.
- Ability to use delivery metrics and flow data to drive planning and continuous improvement.
- Advanced Jira expertise, including workflows, dashboards, reporting, filters, and automation.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Experience documenting processes, workflows, and operational procedures.
- Ability to coach, influence, and support teams without direct line management responsibility.
- Experience collaborating closely with engineering, product, and delivery leadership teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping delivery practices within an innovative technology‑led organisation.
