Agile Delivery Manager

Job description

SFIA 5 Agile Delivery Manager | £470pd | Leeds Hybrid | Government Programme

We're looking for an experienced SFIA 5 Agile Delivery Manager for a major Central Government digital transformation programme.

This is a great opportunity to lead delivery through the full GDS lifecycle — from Discovery > Alpha > Private Beta > Public Beta > Live.

The Role:

You will drive end-to-end delivery, build high-performing teams, and ensure the digital delivery plan is fully integrated with the wider project plan.

• Manage delivery through all GDS phases and GDS assessments
• Apply the most appropriate Agile and Lean tools & techniques — Scrum, Kanban, XP
• Build, motivate and maintain delivery teams — ensuring collaboration and high performance
• Responsible for integration of the Digital Delivery Plan with the wider Project Plan
• Identify and remove obstacles to keep delivery on track
• Keep the team focused on what is most important for product and service delivery
• Encourage continuous improvement, coaching and mentoring team members
• Actively participate in craft communities, sharing best practices and thought leadership

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as an Agile Delivery Manager at SFIA 5 level
• Strong hands-on experience of GDS lifecycle and assessments
• Expert in Agile & Lean delivery (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
• Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong stakeholder and dependency management
• Government experience preferred

Contract Details:

• Rate: £470pd inc fees
• Clearance: BPSS required
• Location: Monthly travel with overnight stay — 2 days face-to-face in Leeds (rest remote)

If you're an Agile Delivery Manager with GDS experience looking for your next role, please apply

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

12-09-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English