Agile Lead Delivery Manager / Programme Manager

Agile Lead Delivery Manager / Programme Manager 6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (London) | Circa £800 PD Overview<br />We're looking for an experienced Lead Delivery Manager / Programme Manager to join a major greenfield technology programme delivering a large-scale, cloud-native data platform.<br />Working closely with senior technical leaders, you'll coordinate multiple engineering, platform and supplier workstreams, ensuring delivery remains aligned, dependencies are managed, and progress is clearly communicated.

This is a hands-on delivery role requiring a high-trust individual who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, build strong relationships across technical and executive stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Role &amp; Responsibilities Lead delivery across multiple technical workstreams.<br />Own programme plans, milestones, dependencies and delivery schedules.<br />Run Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.<br />Manage risks, issues and cross-team dependencies.<br />Coordinate internal engineering teams, third-party suppliers and delivery partners.<br />Provide clear reporting and delivery updates to senior stakeholders.<br />Maintain backlogs, user stories and delivery documentation.<br />Drive continuous improvement across delivery practices.<br />Skills &amp; Experience Proven experience as a Lead Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Senior Delivery Manager.<br />Strong Agile delivery experience (Scrum, Kanban or hybrid).<br />Experience managing complex software engineering or cloud platform programmes.<br />Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.<br />A high-trust individual, comfortable operating autonomously and managing sensitive programmes with professionalism and integrity.<br />Experience coordinating internal teams, contractors and third-party suppliers.<br />Strong planning, dependency and risk management capabilities.<br />Comfortable working in fast-paced, greenfield environments.<br />Experience within public sector, healthcare, research or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous