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Senior Agile Delivery Lead: Contract - West Midlands/Hybrid

AdeccoUnited Kingdom🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This contract role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead agile transformations within a dynamic organization, leveraging your expertise to enhance delivery capabilities and drive efficiency. If you thrive on guiding cross-functional teams and championing agile best practices, this position will allow you to make a significant impact while enjoying hybrid flexibility. Apply now to bring your leadership skills to this exciting initiative.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
United Kingdom
ScrumAgileContinuous ImprovementKanban

Job Description

Senior Agile Delivery Lead: 6 Month Contract - West Midlands/Hybrid

Type: 6 Month Contract
Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)
Location: West Midlands/Hybrid
Start: ASAP


About the Role:

We are a dynamic and innovative organisation at the forefront and currently seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Lead to spearhead their agile transformation initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing delivery capabilities, fostering collaboration, and driving efficiency across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Senior Agile Delivery Lead, you will:
Champion the agile methodology, guiding teams in best practises and frameworks.
Lead multiple cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products and services.
Facilitate agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups) with a focus on continuous improvement.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align project objectives, manage expectations, and ensure transparency throughout the delivery process.
Mentor and coach team members on agile principles, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Drive the adoption of metrics and reporting tools to measure team performance and project outcomes.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience as an Agile Delivery Lead or similar role, with a strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
A solid track record of delivering complex projects within a fast-paced environment.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, Agile Certified Practitioner) are preferred but not mandatory.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.


Please apply now to be considered for this role

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