Job Description
Senior Agile Delivery Manager (Contract)
Contract Length: 12 months
Day Rate: Up to £600 per day (umbrella) (+ agreed expenses for travel outside local hub)
Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Hybrid – minimum 60% on-site)
CVs must describe what was delivered, how it was delivered, the technical challenges involved and how they were overcome.
About the Role
* We are seeking an experienced Senior Agile Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact software solutions within a modern engineering environment.
* This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives working directly with engineering teams and driving delivery in active development settings.
* You will play a key role in enabling teams to deliver secure, resilient, and high-quality digital services, working closely with technical specialists to ensure backlogs are well-defined, prioritised, and ready for execution.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Delivery (Hands-on)
* Act as Scrum Master for a software engineering team
* Lead sprint ceremonies including planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
* Remove blockers and maintain delivery momentum
* Manage scope, priorities, and backlog flow
Technical Delivery Engagement
* Work closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers
* Engage in technical discussions and delivery trade-offs
* Support delivery across complex areas such as resilience, security, and scalability
Stakeholder Management
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
* Provide clear, data-driven delivery reporting
* Influence decision-making and drive outcomes
Planning & Coordination
* Maintain and refine prioritised backlogs
* Manage risks, issues, and dependencies
* Use tools such as Jira to track and report delivery progress
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in hands-on Agile delivery within software development teams
* Strong background as a Scrum Master or Delivery Manager in active build environments
* Experience working in modern engineering environments, including:
* Version control (e.g. Git)
* CI/CD pipelines
* Cloud-based platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)
* Ability to engage confidently with technical teams and concepts
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience managing complex backlogs, risks, and dependencies
* High proficiency with Agile tooling (e.g. Jira)
️ Technical Environment
You will have experience working with:
* Cloud-native or platform-based architectures
* Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform)
* Modern DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling
* Automated testing and quality engineering practices
Desirable Experience
* Experience working with platform or data engineering teams
* Exposure to structured change or governance processes
Location Requirement (Important)
Candidates must be based within a commutable distance (up to 90 minutes) of Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham and able to attend the office regularly.
Additional Information
This role requires a delivery-focused mindset with the ability to operate at pace. You must be comfortable working in a hands-on capacity, directly supporting engineering teams to achieve outcomes.
If you’re an experienced Agile Delivery Manager looking for your next contract where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.