Software Delivery Manager - Agile, Regulated EdTech

AQA Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education firm seeks a Software Delivery Lead to oversee change in software products within its Assessment Technology portfolio. This role involves leading delivery teams, managing risks, and ensuring continuous improvement in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong experience in software delivery within agile frameworks, showcase excellent leadership under time pressure, and have a passion for delivering innovative solutions. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, a contributory pension scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Flexible working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software delivery within agile and scaled agile environments.
• Ability to lead teams through complex, time-sensitive challenges.
• Excellent experience in delivering high-quality software in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery teams to develop software products and drive agile practices.
• Manage risks and drive continuous improvement across delivery processes.
• Deliver software in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Software delivery in agile environments

Technical knowledge across software technologies

Leadership through complex challenges

Experience in regulated environments

Continuous improvement mindset

Structured problem-solving

Innovative solution implementation

Job description

A leading UK education firm seeks a Software Delivery Lead to oversee change in software products within its Assessment Technology portfolio. This role involves leading delivery teams, managing risks, and ensuring continuous improvement in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong experience in software delivery within agile frameworks, showcase excellent leadership under time pressure, and have a passion for delivering innovative solutions. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, a contributory pension scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities.