Delivery Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech company is seeking a Software Delivery Manager to enhance their agile delivery processes. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive project efficiency and predictability, utilizing tools like Jira to track progress and metrics. This role offers a flexible environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization. If you're passionate about agile methodologies and have a strong background in software delivery, this is your chance to make a difference in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Software Delivery Manager in tech environments.
• Excellent understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Build and manage robust delivery processes to improve efficiency.
• Champion agile methodologies and optimize delivery workflows.

Skills

Software Delivery Management

Agile Methodologies

Jira

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Data-Driven Mindset

Education

Relevant Certifications (Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2 Agile)

Tools

Jira

Job description

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An innovative, fast-growing tech company at the forefront of machine learning and automotive design is looking for a Software Delivery Manager to join their collaborative team. Backed by major investors and recognized in multiple industry awards, they offer a flexible, supportive environment where you can truly make an impact.

In this role, you’ll drive efficient and predictable software delivery across multidisciplinary teams. You’ll work closely with Product and Engineering to optimize delivery processes, champion agile methodologies, and use data-driven insights to enhance project forecasting, planning, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage robust delivery processes to improve efficiency and predictability.
• Develop project and capacity plans, sprint forecasts, and three-month release plans.
• Champion agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) while optimizing delivery workflows.
• Track and report on delivery metrics, project progress, and team performance using Jira.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Business Development, and Finance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience as a Software Delivery Manager or similar in tech environments.
• Excellent understanding and practical experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Expertise in project management tools, particularly Jira.
• Confident managing project plans, capacity, timelines, and risk.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven mindset — able to define and track key delivery metrics.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2 Agile) preferred.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in machine learning or AI-focused environments.
• Familiarity with process improvement frameworks and technical requirements gathering.