At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead agile product delivery and empower cross-functional teams to embrace Scrum values.
- Company: Dynamic consultancy focused on retail, e-commerce, and public sector transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment that values continuous improvement and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by championing agile practices and fostering collaboration.
- Qualifications: Experience as Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
As a Consultant specialising in Agile Delivery and Coaching, you will play a crucial role in delivering transformational programmes, fostering collaboration, and championing agile practices. This role encompasses key responsibilities from the Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach positions.
Your role at a glance:
- Agile Product Delivery: Lead and manage product delivery using agile frameworks and techniques, aligning with Agile values such as individuals and interactions over processes and tools. Assess the Agile Maturity of teams and organisations, guiding them to higher levels of maturity while promoting Scrum values like commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage.
- Team Leadership and Empowerment: Provide leadership and empowerment to cross-functional teams, fostering a culture grounded in Scrum values and Agile principles. Matrix-manage multidisciplinary teams, encouraging transparency, inspection, and adaptation—the pillars of Scrum.
- Scrum Master Responsibilities: Guide teams on Agile/Scrum practices, embracing and promoting Scrum values in daily ceremonies and interactions. Identify and support the Scrum team and stakeholders in dealing with blockers and impediments, emphasising values such as respect and courage.
- Agile Coaching: Conduct Agile workshops for development and functional teams, instilling a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Agile values. Coach senior management in Agile practices, ensuring top-down adoption of best practices and fostering transparency as a key Scrum Pillar.
- Delivery Management: Manage the scope of client engagements from inception to closure, ensuring project delivery aligns with client expectations and Agile values. Coordinate resources, prepare delivery teams for kick-off, and ensure effective completion of milestones, emphasising commitment and customer collaboration from Agile values.
We are looking for people with:
- Proven experience in undertaking roles such as Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach in teams applying Agile principles. We welcome candidates from all sectors and markets from public sector organisations to start-ups.
- Experience in delivering multi-disciplinary products and working in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect across multiple teams and seniority levels.
- Familiarity with Agile delivery management and collaboration such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Miro etc.
- Demonstrated ability to coach teams and individuals, knowing when to lead from the front and when to allow teams to self-manage.
Agile Delivery Manager in Manchester employer: Stealth iT Consulting
As an Agile Delivery Manager with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment that champions innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid working model in Bury allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth through continuous training and coaching ensures you can advance your career in Agile practices. Join a team that values transparency, respect, and courage, making a meaningful impact in both the retail and public sectors.
