Agile Delivery Manager

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