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# Software Delivery Manager

- **Company:** AQA
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-delivery-manager/aqa-job107956618

## About the Role

* Strong experience in software delivery within agile and scaled agile environments.
 * Technical knowledge to assess and innovate across diverse software technologies.
 * Ability to lead teams through complex, time-sensitive challenges.
 * Experience delivering in high-stakes, regulated environments.
 * A passion for continuous improvement, innovative problem-solving and embracing AI within the SDLC.

## Description

You'll lead the delivery of change for software products within AQA's Assessment Technology portfolio. Your work will ensure our systems remain reliable, innovative, and aligned with our mission to deliver world-class assessments. Working with internal teams and trusted suppliers, you'll make sure change is delivered on time, to a high standard, and with continuous improvement at the heart of how you work., * Leading delivery teams to develop and support strategically aligned software products, driving agile and lean practices, to agreed metrics.

 * Facilitating PI planning and Scrum of Scrums to ensure alignment and optimise workflow.
 * Managing risks, escalating impediments, and driving continuous improvement across delivery processes.