Delivery Manager

Brio Digital; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Brio Digital is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager (Agile) to drive delivery on an NHS programme. Based in Leeds with 1x/month on-site commitment, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks and ensure governance aligned with NHS standards.

The role focuses on embedding Agile ways of working, removing blockers, and delivering digital transformation in a regulated healthcare environment. Excellent stakeholder management and Scrum/Kanban experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Agile projects in regulated healthcare environments.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve delivery outcomes.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery across one or more Agile teams in an NHS programme.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, showcases.
• Act as primary coordination point between tech teams, stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Identify and remove blockers to ensure smooth delivery.
• Track progress against milestones, manage risks, issues and dependencies.
• Drive continuous improvement in Agile processes and team performance.
• Support stakeholder communication, reporting and governance.
• Ensure delivery aligns with NHS standards, compliance and governance.

Skills

Delivery management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Agile frameworks

Communication facilitation

Job description

Delivery Manager (Agile) – NHS Experience Essential.

Location: Leeds 1x/month

Rate: £500 per day Inside Ir35

Contract Length: Until March 2027

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to support a high-impact programme within the NHS. This role will focus on driving Agile delivery across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring successful outcomes in a complex, regulated healthcare environment.

You will play a key role in aligning stakeholders, removing delivery blockers, and embedding best practice Agile ways of working across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery across one or more Agile teams within an NHS programme
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and showcases
• Act as the primary point of coordination between technical teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership
• Identify and remove blockers to ensure smooth and consistent delivery
• Track progress against milestones, managing risks, issues, and dependencies
• Drive continuous improvement in Agile processes and team performance
• Support effective stakeholder communication, including reporting and governance
• Ensure delivery aligns with NHS standards, compliance, and governance frameworks

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager in Agile environments
• Strong background working with the NHS or wider healthcare sector
• Demonstrable experience delivering digital or transformation programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience managing risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines in complex environments
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban
• Strong communication and facilitation skills

Desirable

• Experience working with NHS Digital, ICSSs, or central government bodies
• Knowledge of GDS standards or public sector delivery frameworks
• Relevant Agile certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe, etc.)