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DevSecOps Delivery Manager
Apply locations Swindon time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 18, 2025 (10 days left to apply) job requisition id JR4020
Applications must be submitted by;
18-06-2025
DevSecOps Delivery Manager
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Title: DevSecOps Delivery Manager
Band: UKRI Band E (UKRI Ts & Cs)
Salary: £45,272 gross per annum
Reports to: Head of DevSecOps and TSS
Location: Swindon (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Fixed Term Until (31/03/2027)
Employees applying for any opportunity which may mean being away from your substantive role for a temporary period of time, please refer to the Recruitment Policy for further information in the first instance. If you are made an offer, please ensure you liaise with your Line Manager and the designated HR Team as soon as possible in order that implications of any move are clear and understood, prior to a move taking place.
Innovate UK recognises the importance of work-life balance and we will be happy to discuss any requests for flexible working arrangements.
Context:
The role holder will operate within the Innovate UK DevSecOps team which is part of the Innovate UK IT Team.
We particularly welcome female applicants as women are under-represented within Innovate UK in this type of role.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a hands-on DevSecOps Delivery Manager will act as a central figure in driving the successful delivery of DevSecOps-related initiatives, ensuring the team is supported, processes are optimized, and project outcomes align with organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Be part of the Product Support functional team within the BS&I Product Teams to deliver Application
support for BS&I owned Services and Products.
Overview: We are seeking a hands-on DevSecOps Delivery Manager will act as
a central figure in driving the successful delivery of DevSecOps-related
initiatives, ensuring the team is supported, processes are optimized, and
project outcomes align with organisational goals.
Note: Due to the nature of the project, out-of-hours support may occasionally
be required
1. Documentation Management
* Maintain and ensure the accuracy of project-related documentation, including plans, status reports, and updates.
* Complete and deliver monthly project documentation, including progress summaries and compliance checklists.
* Support with updates to documentation in response to evolving project needs, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and standards.
2. Backlog Management
* Collaborate with project teams to manage, prioritise, and refine the project backlog, ensuring alignment with objectives.
* Facilitate regular backlog grooming sessions to clarify requirements, address dependencies, and resolve blockers.
* Ensure backlog items are well-defined, actionable, and updated with appropriate priorities.
3. Agile Methodologies and Ceremonies
* Provide guidance and support on Agile methodologies to ensure adherence to best practices.
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.
* Coach teams on Agile principles to enhance collaboration, adaptability, and productivity.
* Participate on the PI planning meetings with IUK IT teams
4. Change and Incident Management
* Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to raise and track change requests related to tools, processes, and scope modifications.
* Support the team in managing incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions.
* Manage problem records and escalations to ensure timely resolutions.
5. Commercial and Tooling Scope Support
* Assist with identifying and documenting changes to the tools' scope and ensuring commercial requirements are met.
* Coordinate approvals and acquisitions necessary for tool enhancements or additional functionality.
6. Protecting Team Focus
* Act as a shield for the technical team, minimising interruptions and
distractions that may hinder their ability to focus on critical tasks.
* Manage external communication and stakeholder expectations to
maintain a productive work environment for the team.
* Ensure workloads are manageable and appropriately balanced across
the team.
7. Representation and Deputy Responsibilities
* Attend meetings as a deputy when required, representing the team’s
interests and providing updates on progress and blockers.
* Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the team to ensure effective
communication and decision-making.
* Provide feedback and insights to leadership to support informed
decision-making.
This is not an exhaustive list and you might be encouraged to undertake any other duties across the wider directorate, commensurate with the Band and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the key experience and/or training.
Shortlisting criteria
(S) – Assessed at shortlisting
(I) – Assessed at interview
(S&I) – Assessed at both shortlisting and interview
* Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles. (S&I)
* Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. (S&I)
* Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and incident management systems. (S&I)
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while supporting a high-performing technical team. (S&I)
* Experience working with technical teams and multiple teams in complex projects. (S&I)
* Understanding of DevSecOps Practices. (I)
* Understanding of Security tools and cloud platforms. (I)
* Knowledge of ITIL4. (I)
* Thinking and Problem Solving. (I)
* Stakeholder Management. (S&I)
* Communication Skills. (S&I)
* Influencing. (I)
* Self-awareness/Self-management. (I)
* Strategic Awareness. (I)
* Working with Others. (S&I)
* Project Management. (S&I)
Person Specification:
Experience & Qualifications:
Essential –
* Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and incident management systems.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while supporting a high-performing technical team.
* Experience working with technical teams and multiple teams in complex projects
Desirable –
* Understanding of DevSecOps Practices
* Understanding of Security tools and cloud platforms
* Knowledge of ITIL4
Competencies:
All team members demonstrate compatibility with and capability against our Core Competencies such as:
Thinking and Problem Solving – Stakeholder management – Communication skills – Influencing – Self-awareness/self-management – Strategic awareness – Working with others– Project management
Some of the above competencies will be assessed at interview stage, in addition to the criteria’s listed in the person specification.
Travel Requirements:
Swindon-based: There may be the occasional requirement for national travel.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
Innovate UK is a diverse workforce of people. We believe that encouraging these differences and drawing the best from them will build a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, where talents are fully utilised and in which organisational goals are met. Underpinning this is a belief that it is a fundamental right for everyone to be treated equally, with fairness, respect and dignity. We will act directly and use our influence to ensure that this right is promoted and upheld; we encourage applications from all those who meet the criteria set-out in our role profiles.
Equal Opportunities:
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to employing any person who meets the criteria for our roles. When undertaking recruitment we may require applicants to undertake certain tests or assessments, some of which will be online and others may be in-person. If you have a disability, heath condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia then you may be entitled to support with undertaking this type of assessment exercise. Where you feel that reasonable adjustments are required to support you, we ask that you advise your recruitment point of contact in a timely fashion, providing further information. In confidence, Innovate UK will then review your application for adjustments and provide support as required.
UK Research and Innovation:
Innovate UK is partner organisation within UK Research and Innovation. If successful in securing the position, your employer will be UK Research and Innovation. More information can be found online http://www.ukri.org/ .
Employee Benefits:
We offer a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, flexible working hours, an exceptional defined benefit pension scheme, and access to a variety of support networks and discount schemes.
Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Flexible Working:
We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants.
Pre-employment Screening:
To enable us to hire the very best people we will conduct a comprehensive pre-employment check on successful applicants as part of the recruitment process.
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider how this aligns with your personal values or beliefs. To enable us to hire the very best people we will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as a crucial part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check.
Applications must be submitted by;
18-06-2025
About Us
Innovate UK is the UK’sinnovation agency. We live to drive economic growth by:
· Inspiring innovators with a shared vision of the future economy
· Involving diverse talents, companies, investors and local/national stakeholders in innovation through our programmes and campaigns
· Investing resources, including R&D grants, loans and advice on skills, fundraising and scaling-up
We are passionate about our commitment to making equality, diversity and inclusion a key part of everything we do, to ensure our organisation reflects our users and that in our workplace, everyone has a voice, and everyone can develop their potential.
Further information on working at Innovate UK:
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
To enable us to hire the very best people we will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check.
For internal UKRI applicants only - please note that UKRI may share your information with other internal recruitment panels who are looking to appoint candidates to similar roles.
Parking:
Limited parking subject to waiting list (Polaris House, Swindon only)
Employee Benefits:
We offer a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, flexible working hours, an exceptional defined benefit pension scheme, and access to a variety of support networks and discount schemes.Please see link for more detailsBenefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Flexible Working:
We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants.
Developing Talent:
We are committed to developing employees in their roles throughout their career. Learning and development plans enable employees to continue their professional development through training and development opportunities such as e-learning, classroom training and on-the-job experiences. We encourage our employees to share their learning across teams and organisations
We strive to make decisions based on individual merit and ability. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and promote equality of opportunity in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. As holders of Disability Confident Employer status, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Final appointments will be subject to pre-employment screening. We want to ensure that we select the person that most closely evidences their suitability against the specified criteria. If you feel that the way our selection methods/assessments are structured, could benefit from being adjusted, to help you convey your suitability, please let us know so that we can discuss your requirements with you.
If you require any assistance or adjustments please contact Recruitment@ukri.org who will be happy to help.
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