Senior Agile Delivery Manager

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in the UK seeks a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative digital solutions. The ideal candidate will champion Agile methodologies, motivate teams, and engage with stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes. A passion for driving continuous improvement and data-driven decision making is essential. Join a vibrant community of Agile professionals making a significant impact on public services.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading Agile teams and frameworks.
• Proven ability to engage and motivate team members.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile teams to ensure efficient delivery of digital products.
• Motivate and mentor team members for high performance.
• Identify and remove barriers to progress.

Skills

Agile leadership

Team motivation

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

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