Senior Delivery Lead — Agile Delivery & Release

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,900 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary

Green travel schemes

Job summary

A leading academic publisher located in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to drive agile delivery and empower teams. The role involves overseeing the delivery process, collaborating closely with Product Managers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should possess proven experience in agile teams, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agile delivery teams (Scrum or Kanban).
• Strong leadership skills without direct management authority.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Champion agile values and principles.
• Support and empower your team to achieve goals.
• Oversee the flow of information and tasks.
• Own the release management process.

Skills

Agile values and principles

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving abilities

Data-driven mindset

Job description

A leading academic publisher located in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to drive agile delivery and empower teams. The role involves overseeing the delivery process, collaborating closely with Product Managers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should possess proven experience in agile teams, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and an annual bonus.