Agile Transformation Lead

Searchability; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking an Agile & Delivery Transformation Lead to shape and deliver complex initiatives across the UK National Security domain, spanning agile digital transformation, product management, and delivery leadership.

You will translate strategic challenges into clear roadmaps and high-performing team structures, working with senior stakeholders to align technology execution with client strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile digital transformation within complex environments.
• Proven ability to shape and deliver transformation projects using traditional and modern agile frameworks.
• Strong skills in process mapping, workflow design, and business architecture.

Responsibilities

• Shape transformation strategies and translate challenges into delivery roadmaps and value streams.
• Lead delivery teams across varying agile maturity levels and embed effective ways of working.
• Coach and upskill multidisciplinary teams to foster sustainable agile practices and performance.
• Collaborate with portfolio leadership to redefine initiatives into clear outcomes and metrics.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to influence change and align execution with strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement across technology, advisory, and consulting engagements.

Skills

Agile transformation

Delivery management

Product management

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Job description

Agile & Delivery Transformation Lead – National Security

An opportunity to join a growing transformation practice across Manchester and Bristol, shaping and delivering complex initiatives within the UK National Security domain. Spanning roles across Agile Digital Transformation, Product Management, Delivery Management, Project Management, and Business Analysis, you’ll help secure government organisations translate strategic challenges into clear delivery roadmaps and high-performing team structures.

What will you be doing?

• Shaping transformation strategies and translating complex business challenges into actionable delivery architectures and value streams.
• Leading and facilitating delivery teams across varying levels of agile maturity, embedding effective ways of working and process mapping.
• Coaching, mentoring, and upskilling multidisciplinary teams to foster sustainable agile practices and drive organisational performance.
• Working alongside portfolio and capability leadership to redefine strategic initiatives into clear, outcome-focused metrics.
• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to influence change, remove delivery blockers, and align technical execution with client strategy.
• Driving continuous improvement across technology, advisory, and consulting engagements to ensure long-term value realization.

What are we looking for?

• Background in Agile Digital Transformation, Delivery Management, Product Management, Project Management, or Business Analysis within complex environments.
• Proven experience shaping and delivering transformation projects using both traditional and modern agile frameworks.
• Practical knowledge of methodologies such as Kanban, Disciplined Agile, ICAgile, Scrum, SAFe, or LeSS.
• Strong expertise in process mapping, workflow design, and business architecture within technology or advisory consulting settings.
• Exceptional facilitation, stakeholder management, and coaching skills with the confidence to lead cross-functional teams.

Security Clearance

• Active DV clearance is a preference, open to SC Clearance if willing to gain DV clearance