Senior Agile Delivery Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government service agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality digital solutions. The role involves using Agile frameworks to enhance team performance, engage stakeholders, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should be passionate about Agile methodologies and possess strong team motivation skills. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of digital services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Agile delivery teams and leveraging Agile frameworks.
• Strong understanding of team dynamics and capability to optimize workflows.
• Ability to engage various stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams using Agile frameworks for efficient delivery.
• Mentor teams to maximize productivity and collaboration.
• Remove impediments to keep teams focused.
• Engage with stakeholders to align goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through feedback.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Team motivation

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Data 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.

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