Job Title: Agile Delivery Lead
Location:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Client:
Brown & Brown UK
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Views:
5
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Agile Delivery Manager
Location: Onsite - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Brown & Brown UK is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager to lead and provide agile expertise to 2-3 matrix-managed teams (14 to 21 people). The role involves fulfilling Scrum Master duties and broader project management responsibilities to ensure high-quality delivery of epics planned for 2025 that meet customer expectations.
The day-to-day responsibilities:
* Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives to promote team alignment and continuous improvement.
* Translate business strategies into actionable project roadmaps and delivery plans.
* Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and technical teams to define and prioritize backlogs.
* Remove impediments to achieve sprint and project goals.
* Implement and track agile metrics and reporting.
* Foster effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.
* Coach teams in agile best practices and develop their capabilities.
* Manage dependencies between different project streams.
* Complete at least 15 hours of professional development annually.
* Escalate complex issues to senior management when necessary.
* Coordinate with various business areas to ensure project alignment and delivery.
* Develop and deliver strategies to enhance organizational agile capabilities.
* Update senior management on project status, risks, and milestones.
* Engage with external partners and vendors to manage interfaces and dependencies.
About you:
* Agile certification (e.g., PSM, PMP, SAFe)
* Proven success in agile delivery
* Strong leadership and coaching skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management
* Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
* Strategic thinking and change management
* Deep knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
* Knowledge of insurance and policy administration systems
* Experience with Jira
The rewards:
* Negotiable salary and standard benefits (Holiday, pension, etc.)
* Supportive and collaborative work environment
* Funding for relevant professional qualifications
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