Agile Delivery Manager
Location: East Midlands
Industry: IT
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Pension, Hybrid
Posted: 01/08/2024
Description
We are seeking a passionate Agile Delivery Manager to lead a growing software team within a global software house experiencing change and expansion. This role involves managing and coaching an established team, driving agile process maturity, and shaping the software delivery landscape.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage a team of software and test engineers
2. Foster team growth in soft skills and technical abilities
3. Implement and refine agile/lean tools and techniques
4. Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams on roadmaps, sprint planning, and feature inception
5. Facilitate agile ceremonies (standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives)
6. Proactively resolve blockers and support effective team collaboration
Required Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience managing cross-functional technical teams
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Project management expertise
* Extensive experience in agile environments
* Experience as a Scrum Master
* Ability to support and guide product management
Preferred qualifications include formal Agile training, JIRA, and/or DevOps experience.
Candidate Profile:
Looking for a leader and facilitator with the ability to influence and coach team members. Deep commitment to agile practices and driving process improvements are essential. Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit are key to fostering a high-performing team environment.
Additional Details:
Salary up to £65,000. The role offers a hybrid work setup with 2 days in the office. Located within commuting distance of Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham.
If interested, please apply immediately. Your CV will be reviewed, and you will be contacted. For inquiries without a CV ready, email us to discuss the role and prepare a CV later. Find us on LinkedIn or Twitter @ITRecruiterJo.
We welcome candidates of all ages and backgrounds. Ascent People acts as an Employment Agency.
Contact:
Jo Bevington
Recruiter
Phone: 0161 913 2621
Email: jo.bevington@ascentpeople.co.uk
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