Agile Delivery Lead — Data Platform Programs

Manchester Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HMRC is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager to lead delivery within the Data Platform Services (DPS) delivery team. You will oversee project delivery, ensure governance, and drive improvements across a large portfolio in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with POD Leads, Delivery Leads and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital services essential to the UK tax system, with strong leadership and hands-on delivery management.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering medium-large digital products.
• Experience developing and strengthening governance frameworks.
• Proven track record in Delivery Management using Agile techniques.
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities on large-scale projects.
• Ability to identify and remove barriers to delivery.
• Proficient in risk, issue and dependency management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain oversight of project delivery across a defined portfolio and report progress.
• Support governance and lifecycle processes from initiation to close.
• Provide delivery assurance and recovery support when projects deviate.
• Balance multiple deliveries and manage interdependencies across lines of business.
• Identify risks, issues and trends and provide actionable mitigation guidance.
• Contribute to the DPS Delivery Standards and Project Delivery Lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep informed and maximize alignment with CDIO groups.
• Coach and mentor teams in Agile and Delivery Management practices.

Skills

Delivery management

Agile methodologies

Governance framework

Risk & issue management

Stakeholder influence

JIRA & Confluence

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

HMRC is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager to lead delivery within the Data Platform Services (DPS) delivery team. You will oversee project delivery, ensure governance, and drive improvements across a large portfolio in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with POD Leads, Delivery Leads and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital services essential to the UK tax system, with strong leadership and hands-on delivery management.