Agile Delivery, Scrum and Coaching - Consultant/Senior Consultant - Digital Excellence

Capgemini Invent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Consultant/Senior Consultant to join their Agile Delivery, Scrum and Coaching team in Manchester. The candidate will focus on delivering transformational projects, fostering collaboration, and championing agile practices across client organizations. This position requires extensive experience in Agile delivery and strong communication skills to engage with diverse teams. Opportunities for training and development are provided.

Benefits

Formal training by industry experts

Monthly team networking events

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in roles like Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach.
• Delivery of multi-disciplinary products in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to connect across multiple teams and senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product delivery using Agile frameworks.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams.
• Guide teams on Agile/Scrum practices.

Skills

Agile principles

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Miro

Job description

Agile Delivery, Scrum and Coaching - Consultant/Senior Consultant - Digital Excellence

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

YOUR ROLE

You will be joining our Agile Delivery, Scrum, and Coaching capability. We’re part of the Digital Factories Tribe, which is part of the Business Technology business unit. As a member of our team, you will become part of a growing and dynamic community of technology professionals who share knowledge and expertise, driven by a passion for user‑centred design, critical thinking, and the innovative creation of digital services and products.

As a Management Consultant specialising in Agile Delivery and Coaching, you will play a crucial role in delivering transformational programmes, fostering collaboration, and championing agile practices. This role encompasses key responsibilities from the Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach positions.

• Agile Product Delivery
  • Lead and manage product delivery using agile frameworks and techniques, aligning with Agile values such as individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
  • Assess the Agile Maturity of teams and organisations, guiding them to higher levels of maturity while promoting Scrum values like commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage.
• Team Leadership and Empowerment
  • Provide leadership and empowerment to cross‑functional teams, fostering a culture grounded in Scrum values and Agile principles.
  • Matrix‑manage multidisciplinary teams, encouraging transparency, inspection, and adaptation—the pillars of Scrum.
• Scrum Master Responsibilities
  • Guide teams on Agile/Scrum practices, embracing and promoting Scrum values in daily ceremonies and interactions.
  • Identify and support the Scrum team and stakeholders in dealing with blockers and impediments, emphasising values such as respect and courage.
• Agile Coaching
  • Conduct Agile workshops for development and functional teams, instilling a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Agile values.
  • Coach senior management in Agile practices, ensuring top‑down adoption of best practices and fostering transparency as a key Scrum pillar.
• Delivery Management
  • Manage the scope of client engagements from inception to closure, ensuring project delivery aligns with client expectations and Agile values.
  • Coordinate resources, prepare delivery teams for kick‑off, and ensure effective completion of milestones, emphasising commitment and customer collaboration from Agile values.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and information flow, following the Agile value of customer collaboration.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration with other Agile coaches and build a network with other Agile champions across the organisation, driven by Agile values and Scrum principles.
• Driving Cultural Change
  • Champion an agile mindset within client organisations, ensuring teams are at the forefront of industry best practices while embodying Scrum values.
• Learning and Development
  • Facilitate learning and development through individual and team coaching, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and relentless pursuit of excellence.
  • Actively engage in your own learning and development, staying abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and evolving frameworks to bring fresh insights to the team.
• Contribute to the growth and expertise of Capgemini Invent through business and practice development activities, cultivating a culture that thrives on continuous learning and innovation.

ROLE

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories.

• Business Development – Leading or contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think‑tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.
• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skill demand within the company, certifications, etc.

YOUR PROFILE

• Proven experience in undertaking roles such as Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach in teams applying Agile principles. We welcome candidates from all sectors and markets from public sector organisations to start‑ups.
• Experience in delivering multi‑disciplinary products and working in cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect across multiple teams and seniority levels.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Miro, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to coach teams and individuals, knowing when to lead from the front and when to allow teams to self‑manage.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• High‑profile transformations and hands‑on exposure to leading technologies.
• Formal training by industry experts in consulting and client delivery. Access to a vast array of training and certifications in areas including Agile delivery (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scaled Agile Framework).
• Unique training environment at Les Fontaines, just outside Paris, to immerse in thought‑leadership and build capabilities.
• Monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing how technology powers our clients.
• Monthly team drinks, breakfasts, and away days for networking and learning.

NEED TO KNOW

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively work to make it a reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring your whole self to work.

We aim to embed hybrid working and flexible arrangements into the daily reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is very important; we support it with ‘Mental Health Champions’ and wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

CSR

We focus on using tech to have a positive social impact, reducing our carbon footprint and widening digital access. We were named one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year.

While you may be based in London, Manchester or Glasgow, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, including periods away from home at short notice.

Remuneration includes flexible benefits options and a variable element dependent on grade and performance.

In order to commence a role with Capgemini UK plc you will be required to provide documentary proof prior to joining the Company that you are entitled to live and work in the UK.

About Capgemini:
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner. With a 55‑year heritage, it delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions, leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, AI, cloud and data. It serves over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries.

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