Delivery Manager

Synapri; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global product-led organisation in the UK is seeking a Delivery Manager to enhance delivery outcomes through agile practices. The role involves overseeing a team of Project Managers, coordinating planning events, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex software delivery and expertise in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies. A competitive salary, benefits package, and hybrid working are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven background in complex software or product delivery environments.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing a team of Project Managers.
• Strong expertise in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strong alignment with agile principles and enhance delivery outcomes.
• Provide guidance to a team of Project Managers overseeing performance.
• Anticipate and resolve bottlenecks, optimising resource allocation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Team management

Project delivery

Job description

Overview

Delivery Manager required to join a global product-led organisation to play a pivotal role in shaping how value is delivered across the business. This role will ensure strong alignment with agile principles, embedding scaled agile practices to enhance delivery outcomes and maximise value creation. The successful candidate will provide guidance and direction to a team of Project Managers overseeing performance and acting as a role model for delivery excellence across the product portfolio. In addition, they will play a central role in wider business transformation by championing change initiatives and embedding new approaches across the organisation.

With strategic oversight of portfolio delivery, the Delivery Manager will ensure programmes are aligned with business priorities and executed effectively. They will coordinate planning events, facilitate the identification of objectives and dependencies, and monitor progress to ensure accountability. Anticipating and resolving bottlenecks, optimising resource allocation, and maintaining delivery momentum will all be critical to success in this role. The remit also includes managing risks at portfolio level and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By driving best practice and refining ways of working, the Delivery Manager will support the organisation in achieving its long-term goals and strengthening its position in the market.

Experience Required

• Proven background in complex software or product delivery environments
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing a team of Project Managers
• Strong expertise in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working, and the chance to manage, shape and influence project teams working on market-leading products trusted by global enterprise customers.