Software Delivery Manager Permanent Manchester: £63,000.00-£72,800.00 plus excellent benefits Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Introduction Are you an experienced software delivery manager with an outcome-focused approach? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference in people's lives? At AQA, you'll join the assessment technology group in Manchester. This team manages the systems that deliver over 3 million GCSE and A-level results every year. You'll oversee software that supports the full lifecycle of exams, from entries through to post-results services, as well as an integration product built on Azure Integration Services that keeps data secure and reliable across all AQA systems and third parties. Purpose of the role You'll lead the delivery of software products that are critical to AQA's mission. Working with internal teams and trusted suppliers, you'll make sure change is delivered on time, to a high standard, and with continuous improvement at the heart of how you work. Key responsibilities You'll be responsible for: leading cross-functional delivery teams to plan, develop, and support software products encouraging collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement across the teams increasing quality through continuous improvement of: processes, driving agile / lean good practice, people, through modelling leadership behaviours, coaching, and technology, ensuring systems reflect good practice facilitating product increment (PI) planning and execution running scrum of scrums meetings and keeping workflows efficient escalating issues, managing risks, and ensuring governance is in place agreeing the scope and frequency of software releases making sure delivery aligns with ISO9001, ISO27001, and AQA policies managing supplier delivery contracts and relationships providing clear reporting on progress and performance supporting financial, risk, business continuity, and information security processes keeping your own professional development up to date What we're looking for To succeed in this role you'll need: strong experience of delivering software in agile and lean environments, including scaled agile evidence of driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve delivery outcomes solid technical knowledge across a range of software technologies, processes, and platforms a structured approach to problem solving, with the ability to help teams tackle complex challenges in time-pressured situations experience working in high-stakes or regulated environments curiosity and a genuine interest in using technology to solve business problems a passion for making delivery better, more reliable, and more dependable What's in it for you At AQA we value your contribution and we'll make sure you feel supported and rewarded. You'll get: 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and extra closure days at Christmas a 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements an excellent contributory pension scheme (6%-11.5% depending on your contribution) life assurance, BUPA PMI, and health cash plan enhanced maternity and paternity schemes access to professional and personal development whenever you need it Diversity and inclusion AQA is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all colleagues have equal opportunities to thrive. This isn't just the right thing to do-it's essential to how we serve teachers and students across the country. We've set ambitious goals, and now we need someone like you to help us meet them. Application process Closing date for applications is Monday 22nd September 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and the role may close early. F urther information To apply, please use our online portal. Every applicant will receive a written response.