Product Delivery Manager (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of a Digital Assessment Product. You will work with Management, engineering, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure backlog delivery on time and within scope.

The role combines delivery leadership, planning, and continuous improvement to maximise customer and business value. Fixed-term contract for 1 year, with possible secondment opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Product Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and modern product delivery practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Operations, and Business stakeholders.
• Analyses market and/or user research to understand needs and opportunities; develops product propositions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product delivery across multiple initiatives and workstreams.
• Prioritise product and service requirements, develop roadmaps, and own the backlog.
• Translate roadmaps into achievable delivery plans with teams.
• Manage risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote best practices.
• Track progress, budgets, and resources to ensure delivery success.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide regular status updates.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and outcomes.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and quality standards throughout delivery lifecycle.

Skills

Agile

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Delivery leadership

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Product Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of a Digital Assessment Product. You will work closely with Management, engineering teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure product backlog is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives.

This role requires a strong blend of delivery leadership, stakeholder management, planning, and continuous improvement to drive outcomes that create value for customers and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product delivery across multiple initiatives and workstreams.
• Prioritises product and service requirements, develops product roadmaps and owns the product backlog.
• Collaborate with teams to translate product roadmaps into achievable delivery plans.
• Manage delivery risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote best practices across delivery teams.
• Track progress, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful execution.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide clear, regular status updates.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, team performance, and customer outcomes.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and quality standards are maintained throughout the delivery lifecycle.

About You

• Proven experience in a Product Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and modern product delivery practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Operations, and Business stakeholders.
• Analyses market and/or user research, feedback, expert opinion and usage data to understand needs and opportunities. Develops product propositions and determines product positioning and variants for different customer and user segments.
• Relevant certifications such as Agile, Scrum Master, PRINCE2, or PMP are advantageous.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Please Note

Due to the urgency of this recruitment, we reserve the right to interview and appoint during the application period. If a suitable candidate is identified, we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date. All candidates will be assessed fairly and consistently against the published selection criteria.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to [e-mail].

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.