Junior Delivery Manager

scrumconnect ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Delivery Manager to support the delivery of digital services. The role involves managing Agile teams and ensuring successful project outcomes through effective planning and communication. Candidates should have proven experience in delivery management and a strong understanding of Agile methods. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven delivery management experience.
• Strong background in Agile delivery methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end delivery life cycle from Discovery through to Live.
• Assist in managing Agile teams, ensuring delivery aligns with policy, user needs, and organisational outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by embedding Agile best practices.
• Manage and mitigate risks and dependencies.
• Support Agile ceremonies and delivery frameworks.
• Track and report on project progress.
• Organize and maintain project-related reports and documentation.
• Balance competing priorities in politically complex environments.
• Ensure delivery outcomes are transparent through clear reporting and governance.
• Collaborate with Delivery Managers, Product Owners, and Agile Coaches.
• Foster a culture of user-centred design, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing within delivery teams.

Skills

Delivery management experience

Agile delivery methods

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Delivery Manager to support the delivery of digital services. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams and will provide crucial administrative and organizational support to the Project Manager. This includes assisting with planning, documentation, and communication to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end delivery life cycle from Discovery through to Live.
• Assist in managing Agile teams, ensuring delivery aligns with policy, user needs, and organisational outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by embedding Agile best practices.
• Manage and mitigate risks and dependencies.
• Support Agile ceremonies and delivery frameworks.
• Track and report on project progress.
• Organize and maintain project-related reports and documentation.
• Balance competing priorities in politically complex environments.
• Ensure delivery outcomes are transparent through clear reporting and governance.
• Collaborate with Delivery Managers, Product Owners, and Agile Coaches.
• Foster a culture of user-centred design, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing within delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Proven delivery management experience.
• Strong background in Agile delivery methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

About Scrumconnect

Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million.

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.