Agile Delivery Manager

Ascent People; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global software house is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager to lead a growing software team through a period of transformation. The successful candidate will drive agile process maturity while managing an established team and fostering a collaborative environment. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible office requirements, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Extensive experience in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software and test engineers.
• Implement and refine agile/lean tools and techniques.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies such as standups and sprint reviews.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Project management

Soft skills

Technical abilities

Scrum Master

Education

Formal Agile training

Tools

JIRA

DevOps

Job description

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Agile Delivery Manager, Software Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, Project Management, software development, lean practices – East Midlands 65K

Are you passionate about Agile methodologies and eager to lead a growing software team? We’re looking for a dynamic Agile Delivery Manager to join a global software house going through a period of change and growth.

About the Role: As the Agile Delivery Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of the software development process, managing and coaching an existing and well-established team. You’ll drive agile process maturity and play a crucial role in shaping the software delivery landscape.

Some of your responsibilities:

* Lead and manage a team of software and test engineers
* Foster team growth in both soft skills and technical abilities
* Implement and refine agile/lean tools and techniques
* Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams on roadmaps, sprint planning, and feature inceptions
* Facilitate agile ceremonies (standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives)
* Proactively resolve blockers and support effective team working

Required Skills and Experience:

* Proven track record in managing cross-functional technical teams
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Project management skills
* Extensive commercial experience in agile environments
* Experience as a Scrum Master
* Ability to support and guide product management

Any formal Agile training will be preferred as well as JIRA and/or DevOps

What We’re Looking For: A leader and facilitator who can influence and coach team members. You should be deeply committed to agile practices and able to drive process improvements. Your collaborative spirit and strong communication skills will be key in fostering a supportive, high-performing team environment.

Salary on offer is up to 65K. 2 days a week in the office. Commutable from Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham.