Agile Delivery Manager

TrueNorth®; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

TrueNorth® is actively seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to lead a major UK Government digital transformation programme in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is hybrid, with three days on site weekly, and requires BPSS clearance.

You will provide strategic delivery leadership across a complex portfolio of digital integration services, including API and event-driven technologies. As part of the delivery leadership, you will coach multidisciplinary Agile teams, manage risks and

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital transformation projects across multiple workstreams.
• Provide strategic delivery oversight across a portfolio of digital integration services, including API and event-driven technologies.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary Agile teams, ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies and escalations across multiple teams.
• Establish and maintain effective Agile delivery practices, governance and reporting standards.
• Coach, mentor and support Delivery Managers, promoting continuous improvement and Agile best practices.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, government departments, external partners and suppliers.
• Support the transition from legacy integration systems to modern, reusable digital services.
• Drive collaboration, accountability and effective delivery across complex organisational structures.

Job description

Agile Delivery Manager – Digital Transformation (Contract)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Day Rate: Up to £520 per day inside IR35

Contract Duration: ASAP – 30 May 2027

Clearance: BPSS Required

Sector: UK Government / Public Sector

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to support a major UK Government digital transformation programme. The successful candidate will provide strategic delivery leadership across a complex Digital Integration portfolio, overseeing multiple projects at different stages of the delivery lifecycle. This role requires a proven Delivery Manager with extensive experience working in Agile environments, leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex digital transformation initiatives.

Previous Government or Public Sector experience is highly desirable and will be strongly prioritised.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital transformation projects across multiple workstreams.
• Provide strategic delivery oversight across a portfolio of digital integration services, including API and event-driven technologies.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary Agile teams, ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies and escalations across multiple teams.
• Establish and maintain effective Agile delivery practices, governance and reporting standards.
• Coach, mentor and support Delivery Managers, promoting continuous improvement and Agile best practices.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, government departments, external partners and suppliers.
• Support the transition from legacy integration systems to modern, reusable digital services.
• Drive collaboration, accountability and effective delivery across complex organisational structures.
• Proven experience working as an Agile Delivery Manager on complex digital or technology programmes.
• Strong practical experience applying Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects, delivery workstreams, risks and dependencies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership.
• Experience establishing delivery governance, reporting processes and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Newcastle 3 days per week.
• Ability to meet BPSS clearance requirements.
• Previous UK Central Government or wider Public Sector delivery experience – strongly preferred.
• Understanding of API integration, event-driven architecture and modern digital services.
• Experience working across multiple government departments or with external delivery partners.
• Experience mentoring Delivery Managers and supporting Agile delivery communities.