Agile Delivery Manager in Reading

Agile Delivery Manager – IT Services & Transformation

Our client ?

Step into a pivotal role at a respected, high-performing IT services provider known for innovation, inclusivity, and large-scale transformation projects.

Here\’s why this opportunity stands out:

• Join a Market Leader: Be part of Europe’s largest privately-owned IT organisation with a strong reputation for driving client success through innovation.
• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: Thrive in a culture that welcomes diverse perspectives and fosters collaboration at all levels.
• Career Progression & Learning: Benefit from structured development, life-long learning opportunities, and the chance to lead high-impact projects.
• Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy a balance of office collaboration and home flexibility, supported by clear core working hours.
• Attractive Rewards: Competitive salary (£65,000), flexible benefits package, and two paid volunteering days annually.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycles from initiation through to delivery and go-live.
• Own the end-to-end technical delivery of IT projects, including resource planning and budget control.
• Define deliverables and milestones in collaboration with technical leads.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans for engineering-led initiatives, tracking time, cost, risks, and issues.
• Report regularly to engineering and senior management on project progress.
• Foster team organisation, motivation, and high performance.
• Apply Agile methods including sprint planning, release scheduling, and incremental delivery techniques.
• Ensure operational readiness, digital documentation, and support structures are in place before deployment.

Key Attributes Required

• Proven experience managing complex IT projects using Agile methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of technical delivery across Cloud, Infrastructure, Security, and Applications.
• Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to manage risk and deliver against tight deadlines.
• Positive, open-minded and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience developing trusted relationships across business and technical teams.
• Genuine interest in business processes and customer needs.