Senior Agile Delivery Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to oversee a transformative Integrated Workplace Management System program. This role requires a proactive leader with a strong project management background and expertise in the SAFe Agile framework. You will lead large-scale digital projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while fostering stakeholder engagement and driving measurable business value. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence change within a dynamic environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are passionate about agile delivery, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

41 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing Agile projects in complex organizations.
• Ability to develop compelling business cases for investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale digital projects aligned with SAFe Agile principles.
• Engage stakeholders and manage project lifecycle from planning to delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Agile Project Management

COTS Software Implementation

Financial Governance

Job description

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Located within UCL’s Information Services Division (ISD), in collaboration with UCL Estates Division, the role of Senior Agile Delivery Manager is essential to oversee UCL’s new Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) programme and other key initiatives within the portfolio.

We seek an experienced Senior Agile Delivery Manager with a strong background in project management and Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) software implementation within the SAFe Agile Framework.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience leading digital projects, preferably within Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS), with a proven ability to drive complex initiatives from inception to completion. The role requires strategic alignment with organizational goals to ensure successful delivery and measurable business value.

The Senior Agile Delivery Manager must demonstrate expertise in leading large-scale digital projects within the SAFe Agile framework, supported by a solid project management background. Key skills include stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivering high-impact solutions that generate business value.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage large-scale digital projects, ensuring successful delivery aligned with SAFe Agile principles and UCL's strategic objectives.
2. Develop and articulate robust lean business cases, clearly outlining financial, operational, and strategic benefits, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
3. Engage and manage stakeholders at all levels, including senior Estates management, operational teams, and technical staff, fostering effective communication, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts.
4. Oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution to delivery and post-implementation review, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
5. Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues proactively, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation strategies and incorporate solutions into sprint priorities.
6. Manage financial aspects, including forecasting, cost control, and budget alignment with strategic priorities.
7. Provide strategic project reporting and governance, delivering data-driven insights to senior stakeholders and portfolio leadership, ensuring alignment with the portfolio roadmap.
8. Promote a high-performing Agile culture, encouraging collaboration, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across teams.

This role requires a proactive leader with a strong project management background, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a track record of delivering successful digital projects within an Agile environment.

Job Ref: JD ITPPD

Closing Date: 21-05-23, 23:59 (UK time)

About you

This role demands a proactive leader with a solid project management background, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and experience in delivering successful digital projects within an Agile setting.

You must have:

• Experience managing Agile projects, preferably within large and complex organizations.
• Proven ability to develop compelling business cases that justify investment and deliver measurable benefits.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and navigate competing priorities.
• Deep understanding of financial governance, budget management, and risk assessment in technology projects.
• A results-driven approach, capable of thriving in a fast-paced Agile environment while achieving project objectives and business outcomes.

If you are a dynamic, hands-on leader passionate about agile delivery and stakeholder engagement, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer

Alongside the exciting opportunities this role offers, we provide some great benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days’ annual leave
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for eligible posts
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme: Staff Support Service