An opportunity has arisen for an Agile Delivery Manager to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare.
As an Agile Delivery Manager, you will support multiple cross-functional squads, helping them improve collaboration, delivery performance and sustainable ways of working within a fast-paced technical environment.
This is a 6‑month contract‑based role offering hybrid / remote working options, salary range of £400 – £550 per day and benefits.
Responsibilities
* Coordinating delivery activities across several engineering squads.
* Facilitating key Agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, retrospectives and delivery reviews.
* Supporting teams in establishing, refining and maintaining effective ways of working.
* Using delivery and flow data to assist with prioritisation, forecasting and planning.
* Producing and maintaining dashboards, reports and delivery insights.
* Enhancing Jira boards, workflows, reporting functionality and automation processes.
* Promoting Agile and Kanban principles across teams.
* Leading workshops focused on collaboration, problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
* Assisting new team members with onboarding into squad processes and ceremonies.
* Creating and maintaining clear process documentation using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
* Working closely with engineering, product and technical leadership teams to improve delivery outcomes.
Qualifications
* Previous experience as an Agile Delivery Manager, Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Delivery lead, IT Delivery Manager, or similar role.
* Proven track record supporting Agile delivery in technology, software engineering, or product‑led environments.
* Strong facilitation skills across planning sessions, retrospectives, workshops, and team discussions.
* Experience developing and enhancing team operating models and ways of working.
* Solid knowledge of Agile, Lean, and Kanban methodologies.
* Ability to use delivery metrics and flow data to drive planning and continuous improvement.
* Advanced Jira expertise, including workflows, dashboards, reporting, filters, and automation.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Experience documenting processes, workflows, and operational procedures.
* Ability to coach, influence, and support teams without direct line management responsibility.
* Experience collaborating closely with engineering, product, and delivery leadership teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping delivery practices within an innovative technology‑led organisation.
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