Agile Delivery Lead (Data)

WRK digital; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager to join their team in the UK. In this role, you will lead a high-performing data engineering team, managing cross-functional projects and driving the data engineering strategy. Your responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders, and championing agile methodologies. This position offers a salary of up to £53,000 and excellent benefits, with a hybrid work model based in Leeds, York, or Manchester.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading data engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of agile project management.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of data engineers.
• Champion agile ways of working and integrate team members.
• Oversee project delivery to meet timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Data engineering

Project management

Job description

Job Title: Agile Delivery Manager (Data)

Location: Leeds or York or Manchester (3 times a week)

Salary: up to £53,000 + Excellent Benefits

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

WRK Digital is proud to partner exclusively with a well‑known, high‑profile organisation on a transformative data journey. We are shortlisting for an Agile Delivery Manager to lead a high‑performing data engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing cross‑functional projects, driving the data engineering strategy, and ensuring the availability, security, and scalability of data systems that support digital transformation initiatives. This is a pivotal role in shaping how data drives business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of data engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Champion agile ways of working, including running sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and refinement sessions. Integrate other team members as needed, such as analysts, developers, or IT architects.
• Oversee end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

Collaborate with senior technical and business stakeholders to define and deliver impactful data solutions....