Senior Agile Delivery Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Borough of Fylde; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to lead and inspire teams in delivering high-performing digital products. The role involves championing Agile methodologies, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring continuous improvement within the team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in Agile delivery and a passion for nurturing team dynamics. This position is crucial for enhancing efficiency and delivering quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Agile delivery management.
• Strong ability to mentor and motivate teams.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams using Agile frameworks to ensure efficient delivery.
• Remove barriers to facilitate smooth workflows.
• Engage with stakeholders to align goals and improve outcomes.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data & metrics analysis

Job description

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

Are you a passionate Agile leader with a talent for driving high-performing teams and delivering outstanding digital products? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, innovation, and customer value are at the heart of everything you do?

If so, we want you on our team!

You’ll play a pivotal role in leading cross‑functional teams to deliver cutting‑edge digital solutions. You’ll be the driving force behind Agile best practices, removing blockers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring smooth, efficient delivery.

At DWP Digital, we design and develop digital user‑friendly digital services that enable millions of people to access the help, advice, and financial support they need. Almost everyone in the UK relies on our digital services at some point in their lives.

DWP needs the right intelligence for it to be able to deliver its services and continually look to improve them and do this in as efficient way as possible. Management Information (MI) is an integral part of providing the intelligence to enable this. DWP MI provides the strategic capability for MI reporting and visualisations across the entire Department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Agile Delivery Manager who will be comfortable working alongside technical and data professionals, covering a wide breadth of activity which focuses on creating and maintaining data products and platforms within DWP MI.

You’ll join a thriving community of practice, where you'll share best practice, insight and support with a bunch of other talented, expert Agile Delivery Managers.

We’re looking for a candidate that will:

• Champion Agile Delivery – Lead teams using Agile frameworks, ensuring efficiency and value driven outcomes.
• Drive High Performance – Motivate and mentor teams to work collaboratively, optimising workflows and maximising productivity.
• Remove Barriers – Identify and eliminate impediments, keeping teams focused and moving forward.
• Engage Stakeholders – Build strong relationships with product owners, engineers, and business leaders to align goals and expectations.
• Ensure Quality and Continuous Improvement – Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and iteration to enhance ways of working.
• Data and Metrics – Use key Agile metrics and insights to drive decision making and optimise delivery performance.

Check out these blogs about our Agile Delivery Teams in DWP:DWP Digital Careers