Delivery Manager

PA Media Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news agency is seeking a proactive Delivery Manager to guide technology solutions across the business. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, and budget management. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders to drive transformation and ensure effective delivery of product features. Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, vendor negotiation, risk management.
• Strong commercial acumen and numeracy.
• Experience in agile software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver business change and product features transparently.
• Apply agile principles to prioritise and generate value quickly.
• Set up and run projects with strong discipline.
• Communicate confidently across the business.

Skills

Agile software delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Problem-solving

Innovation and AI interest

Education

Scrum Master certification

Job description

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About us.

PA Media is the UK’s national news agency, delivering trusted news, information, and content to media, brands, and businesses for over 150 years.

As a leader in the media and content distribution landscape, we provide innovative solutions that empower our clients to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world.

We are proud of our values: Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation and Ambition, and we encourage our people to demonstrate them every day in how they work and support each other.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where your unique skills, experiences, and perspectives are valued. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we are here to support you every step of the way.

About the role.

We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-focused Delivery Manager to play a key role in planning, organising, and leading teams to deliver technology solutions across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence change, drive transformation, and work closely with senior leaders to shape how technology supports our strategic goals.

You will guide business change and product delivery with clarity and calm, ensuring stakeholders are well informed and that outcomes align with the wider Transformation Programme.

What you’ll be doing.

PRODUCT & CHANGE DELIVERY

• Deliver business change and product features efficiently and transparently, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
• Work with senior leaders to assess product-market fit, explore solution options and implement agreed changes to achieve the best outcomes.

AGILE DELIVERY & TEAM SUPPORT

• Apply agile principles to prioritise effectively, generate value quickly and adapt when needed.
• Support software delivery teams by providing clarity, removing blockers and maintaining clear communication channels.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE

• Set up and run projects with strong discipline and good practice, including clear scope, risk and issue management, engaged sponsors, appropriate resourcing and meaningful milestones.
• Collaborate closely with development and delivery teams across Global to ensure joined-up working.

SUPPLIER & RELEASE MANAGEMENT

• Build strong relationships with external suppliers to ensure fixes and releases are delivered successfully, with minimal business disruption.
• Manage budgets responsibly, including regular cost reporting and forecasting.

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION

• Communicate confidently across the business, translating complex or technical concepts into clear, jargon-free language tailored to your audience.

About you.

You’ll be an organised, influential and adaptive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys helping teams and stakeholders achieve their best. You’ll bring a balance of strategic insight, operational rigour and a genuine curiosity for innovation and technology.

YOU’LL BRING:

• Broad understanding of technology ecosystems.
• Strong expertise in agile software delivery and coaching.
• An enquiring mind with an interest in innovation and AI.
• A mix of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery capability.
• Strong commercial acumen, numeracy and budget management experience.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, vendor negotiation, risk management and prioritisation.
• Scrum Master certification and coaching experience.

YOU’LL ALSO BE SOMEONE WHO:

• Is resilient, calm under pressure and thrives in a high-expectation, performance-driven environment.
• Has presence, personal impact and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Is an experienced people leader who builds, supports and motivates teams.
• Communicates complex technical topics confidently in both technical and non-technical language.
• Absorbs complex information quickly and makes sound decisions.
• Excels at prioritisation and problem-solving, balancing analytical and creative thinking.
• Builds strong working relationships and uses influence to drive progress.