Delivery Manager
Job in
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK401, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Reed
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, Scrum Master, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Delivery Manager
Delivery Management, Agile Transformation, Digital Products and Services, User-Centred Design, Scrum Master, Agile and Lean Practices, Product Lifecycle, Financial Services
- £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + benefits
- Hybrid with 2 days per week on site in Bedford
Join a leading organisation dedicated to improving financial wellbeing across the UK. As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-risk digital products and services. You will be at the forefront of agile transformation, mentoring delivery managers, and promoting inclusive, user-centred design.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Operate flexibly across both Delivery Manager and Scrum Master roles, adapting to support team and project delivery needs.
- Own the end-to-end delivery process of digital products and services, managing schedules, timelines, risks, and issues.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering, and Test teams to ensure alignment and a shared understanding of goals.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and backlog refinement.
- Coach teams on agile principles and foster continuous improvement in delivery practices.
- Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, including a mix of permanent staff and third-party suppliers, to deliver impactful digital services.
- Serve as the main point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Champion agile delivery and actively contribute to the Delivery Management Community of Practice.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, including service standards and accessibility.
- Translate business needs into actionable plans, supporting resource planning and operational delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven ability to operate effectively as both a Delivery Manager and Scrum Master.
- Expertise in Agile and Lean practices, with a track record of coaching teams and innovating delivery approaches.
- Strong communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and bridging technical and non-technical discussions.
- Experience delivering products with blended teams of permanent staff and third-party suppliers.
- Deep understanding of the product lifecycle and ability to plan across complex environments.
- Proven track record of maintaining delivery momentum and resolving issues across teams.
- Experience leading successful delivery teams and fostering collaborative, transparent environments.
- Demonstrable experience in Agile delivery across the product lifecycle.
- Ability to inspire teams, facilitate feedback loops, and adapt team dynamics to suit delivery needs.
Benefits:
30 days annual leave, up to 20% pension contributions, Cycle to Work and more.
In the first instance please submit your CV.
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