At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead agile delivery and improve team effectiveness across multiple teams.
- Company: Join a central government department driving impactful transformation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, potential for contract extension, and meaningful contributions.
- Other info: Immediate availability preferred; SC clearance required.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public sector delivery and foster continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Proven Agile Delivery Manager experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid – London (on-site as required)
Duration: 3 months initial contract (likely extension)
An experienced Agile Delivery Manager is required to support a central government department in embedding a new operating model across delivery teams. This role will focus on driving agile ways of working, improving team effectiveness, and ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and delivery outcomes. Working in a hybrid capacity, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, senior stakeholders, and programme leadership to implement sustainable delivery practices, remove blockers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead agile delivery across multiple teams within the new operating model
- Embed and scale agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches)
- Facilitate ceremonies, planning sessions, and stakeholder engagements
- Identify and remove delivery impediments
- Support teams through organisational and cultural change
- Track delivery performance and ensure alignment with government standards
- Engage senior stakeholders to ensure transparency and effective governance
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an Agile Delivery Manager in government or public sector environments
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and transformation programmes
- Experience embedding new operating models or ways of working
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive outcomes in complex environments
Additional Information
- Immediate or short‑notice availability preferred
- Experience working within GDS frameworks is advantageous
- SC or higher clearance is required
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact transformation programme with strong potential for contract extension.
