Agile Delivery Lead - Cyber Security

Savant Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for an Agile Delivery Lead to oversee the delivery of cyber security initiatives. The role involves leading Agile practices, managing risks, and ensuring compliance standards are met while coordinating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in Agile delivery methods and a background in cyber security projects. This position offers a hybrid working model across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Agile delivery roles or similar fields.
• Experience with cyber security environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of cyber security initiatives across teams.
• Lead ceremonies and manage delivery flow.
• Engage stakeholders to maintain alignment.

Skills

Strong experience with Scrum/Kanban/SAFe

Agile maturity uplifting

Coordination of integrations and testing

Risk and compliance management

Reporting on progress and KPIs

Engaging business and technical teams

Job description

6 Month contract - Multiple Locations - Hybrid - Inside IR35

We are seeking an Agile Delivery Lead to drive delivery of cyber security initiatives and uplift Agile ways of working across cross-functional teams. You will lead ceremonies, ensure delivery flow, manage risks, and align outcomes with security, compliance, and business priorities.

Responsibilities & Experience

• Strong experience with Scrum/Kanban/SAFe and uplifting team Agile maturity.
• Support delivery of cyber security engineering, BAU and change activities.
• Coordinate integrations, third-party POCs, testing and release processes.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and ensure compliance with governance and security standards (e.g. PCI DSS).
• Provide reporting on progress, KPIs, blockers and security posture.
• Engage business, technical teams, vendors and programme stakeholders to maintain alignment.
• Manage squad capacity and resources while promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Background in Agile delivery, project/programme roles, or technical delivery within security or engineering environments.