Software Delivery Project Manager
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Job description
Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of software projects, working closely with development teams to plan and execute sprint-based delivery. The role ensures effective coordination of Agile ceremonies, removes blockers and drives progress, while supporting the Senior Delivery Manager in achieving successful project outcomes., * Manage day-to-day delivery of software projects, ensuring progress aligns with agreed milestones and timelines
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives
- Work closely with development, QA and technical teams to drive delivery, remove blockers and maintain momentum
- Maintain and track sprint plans, backlog progress and delivery metrics (e.g. velocity, burn-down)
- Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate to the Senior Delivery Manager
- Translate business requirements into clear, actionable delivery plans in collaboration with product and business stakeholders
- Support quality assurance activities, including coordination of UAT, defect tracking and resolution
- Contribute to release planning and ensure readiness for deployments and go-live activities
- Provide regular delivery updates and reporting to stakeholders, with oversight from the Senior Delivery Manager
- Drive continuous improvement within the team, embedding best practices in Agile delivery and ways of working
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering software projects within Agile or hybrid delivery environments
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and experience leading Agile ceremonies
- Experience working closely with software development teams and Business Analysts to support delivery and translate requirements into actionable plans
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, track progress and maintain delivery momentum
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and remove delivery blockers
- Comfortable managing risks, issues and dependencies within a delivery environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and structured updates
- Experience with delivery tooling (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jira or similar)
- Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams
- Proactive and self-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery outcomes, * Positive attitude to Work- Approaches work with positivity and energy and thrives in a busy environment
- Effective communicator- Clearly conveys information and ideas through the relevant media. Speaks in Plain English
- Change Agent - driving a culture of adoption and embracing new ideas
- Self-aware- Recognises personal strengths and weaknesses and uses that knowledge to interact positively with others. Professional outlook
- Team player- Actively participates as a member of a team. Develops and maintains relationships with others
- Resilient- Functions effectively under pressure and handles difficult circumstances competently, demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills
Benefits & conditions
Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role. Please reach out to the Recruitment team for further clarification.
- 26.5-31.5 days' holiday per year
- Buying and selling holiday
- Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family leave
- Recruitment referral bonus
- Group income protection
- Salary reviewed regularly
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