Agile Delivery Lead

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks an Agile Delivery Manager to provide leadership for agile project delivery. You will oversee multiple teams and ensure high-quality project completion while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess relevant agile certifications and a strong track record in agile environments, along with exceptional leadership skills.

Benefits

Negotiable basic salary

Standard benefits (Holiday, pension)

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful agile delivery.
• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Translate business strategy into actionable project roadmaps.
• Coach teams in agile best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Agile certification (e.g., PSM, PMP, SAFe)

Tools

Jira

Job description

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Brown & Brown are looking for an Agile Delivery Manager to provide delivery leadership and agile expertise to 2-3 matrix-managed teams (14 to 21 people). The role involves fulfilling Scrum Master duties and wider project management activities. Ensure that the many epics planned for 2025 are completed to a high standard that delights customers.

The day to day:

• Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure team alignment and continuous improvement.
• Translate business strategy into actionable project roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Work closely with product owners, stakeholders, and technical teams to define and prioritize product backlogs.
• Remove impediments and obstacles that prevent teams from achieving their sprint and project goals.
• Implement and maintain agile metrics and reporting to track project progress and team performance.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Coach teams in agile best practices and help mature their capabilities.
• Manage and coordinate dependencies between different project streams.
• Complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuous professional development annually.
• Escalate complex issues to senior management when required.
• Work closely with all business areas including Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, and Strategy to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and deliver strategies and organizational agile capabilities.
• Keep senior management informed about project status, risks, and key milestones.
• Work with all business areas including Underwriting, Accounts, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Claims to ensure system delivery aligns with group policies and processes.
• Engage with external partners and vendors to manage project interfaces and dependencies.

About you:

• Agile certification (e.g., PSM, PMP, SAFe).
• Extensive proven track record of successful agile delivery.
• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strategic thinking and change management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Knowledge of insurance and policy administration systems.
• Experience with Jira.

The rewards:

• A negotiable basic salary and standard benefits (Holiday, pension, etc.).
• A collaborative, open, and honest environment focused on delivering the best outcomes for clients and staff.
• Support for professional development, including funding for relevant qualifications.