SFIA 5 Agile Delivery Manager | £470pd | Leeds Hybrid | Government Programme
We're looking for an experienced SFIA 5 Agile Delivery Manager for a major Central Government digital transformation programme.
This is a great opportunity to lead delivery through the full GDS lifecycle — from Discovery > Alpha > Private Beta > Public Beta > Live.
The Role:
You will drive end-to-end delivery, build high-performing teams, and ensure the digital delivery plan is fully integrated with the wider project plan.
- Manage delivery through all GDS phases and GDS assessments
- Apply the most appropriate Agile and Lean tools & techniques — Scrum, Kanban, XP
- Build, motivate and maintain delivery teams — ensuring collaboration and high performance
- Responsible for integration of the Digital Delivery Plan with the wider Project Plan
- Identify and remove obstacles to keep delivery on track
- Keep the team focused on what is most important for product and service delivery
- Encourage continuous improvement, coaching and mentoring team members
- Actively participate in craft communities, sharing best practices and thought leadership
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience as an Agile Delivery Manager at SFIA 5 level
- Strong hands-on experience of GDS lifecycle and assessments
- Expert in Agile & Lean delivery (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
- Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong stakeholder and dependency management
- Government experience preferred
Contract Details:
- Rate: £470pd inc fees
- Clearance: BPSS required
- Location: Monthly travel with overnight stay — 2 days face-to-face in Leeds (rest remote)
If you're an Agile Delivery Manager with GDS experience looking for your next role, please apply
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