Senior Agile Delivery Manager

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government department as a Senior Agile Delivery Manager, where you'll lead high-performing teams to deliver digital solutions. Thrive in a collaborative environment, champion Agile practices, and drive continuous improvement. Your leadership will be key in modernizing services and enhancing user experiences.

Benefits

Digital Allowance

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in digital delivery in an Agile environment.
• Promoting psychological safety and managing team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions.
• Promote Agile best practices and remove blockers.
• Foster a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile Delivery

Team Motivation

Stakeholder Relationships

Continuous Improvement

Education

Experience in Agile Environment

Job description

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Job Summary

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 digital solutions, promoting Agile best practices, removing blockers, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring efficient delivery.

Opportunities in DWP

• DWP Digital Integration: Modernising legacy systems with new, API-driven architecture, involved in most Digital projects.
• GOV.UK and Signposting team: Ensuring accessible support information on GOV.UK, leading delivery that meets user needs.
• Data Enablement: Supporting a data-driven department by creating APIs and curated data for decision-making and external use.

Job Description

You’ll join a community of practice, sharing best practices and insights with other Agile Delivery Managers.

Candidate Requirements

• Champion Agile Delivery using Agile frameworks.
• Drive high performance and motivate teams.
• Identify and remove impediments.
• Build stakeholder relationships.
• Foster a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
• Utilize Agile metrics for decision-making.

Person Specification

• Experience in digital delivery in an Agile environment.
• Promoting psychological safety and managing team dynamics.
• Building stakeholder relationships at multiple levels.
• Proactive learning and development approach.
• Experienced in Agile principles and practices.

Additional Details

Contact: Natalie Selby at [e-mail]

Salary: £55,557 plus benefits, with potential for a Digital Allowance of up to £9,690.

Application Process

1. Complete the application form with employment history and a personal statement (up to 750 words).
2. Attend a video interview via Microsoft Teams, assessed against the essential criteria.

Additional Information

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. For adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Successful candidates will undergo security checks and meet nationality requirements.