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Technical Delivery Manager

Opus Recruitment SolutionsLondon🇬🇧United Kingdom

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeOn Site
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
SAFeStakeholder ManagementScrumConfluenceContinuous ImprovementPrince2JiraAgile

Job description

Role: Technical Delivery Manager
Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Duration: Until March 2027 (Likely extension)
Location: London (Hybrid 2 days per week onsite)
Start Date: ASAP
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to support the successful delivery of critical digital and data-focused programmes within a secure government environment. This role is ideal for a delivery professional with a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile delivery methodologies, and stakeholder management.
You will work closely with technical teams, product owners, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate the delivery of technical projects within Agile environments.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
  • Manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery milestones.
  • Work closely with development, architecture, testing, and business teams to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Track delivery progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
  • Remove delivery blockers and support teams in maintaining sprint commitments.
  • Ensure governance, reporting, and documentation requirements are met.
  • Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes and Agile practices.
  • Support effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Essential Experience
  • 3-4+ years' experience in a Technical Delivery Manager, Delivery Lead, Scrum Master, or similar role.
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Experience delivering software or digital transformation projects in Agile environments.
  • Proven experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery timelines.
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and complex delivery environments.
Key Skills
  • Technical Delivery Management
  • Agile Delivery
  • Scrum Framework
  • Sprint Planning & Facilitation
  • SDLC Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • Delivery Governance
  • Cross-Functional Team Coordination
  • Jira / Confluence
  • Reporting & Progress Tracking
  • Continuous Improvement
Desirable Skills
  • Experience working within Government or Public Sector environments.
  • Knowledge of Data, Architecture, or Digital Transformation programmes.
  • SAFe, Scrum Master, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or similar certifications.
  • Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme delivering high-profile technical services within a secure environment. You will play a key role in driving delivery success while working alongside experienced technical and business teams.
Apply Now
If you are an SC Cleared Technical Delivery Manager with strong Agile delivery experience and are available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.

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