Senior Agile Delivery Manager (Contract)
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.
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
* 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
Qualifications & 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
* Version control (e.g. Git)
* 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 Domain Experience
* 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
* Experience working with platform or data engineering teams
* Exposure to structured change or governance processes
Candidates must be based within a commutable distance (up to 90 minutes) of Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham and able to attend the office regularly.
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.
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