Agile Delivery Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an Agile Delivery Manager to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare.

As an Agile Delivery Manager, you will support multiple cross-functional squads, helping them improve collaboration, delivery performance and sustainable ways of working within a fast-paced technical environment.

This is a 6-month contract-based role offering hybrid / remote working options, salary range of £400 - £550 per day and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating delivery activities across several engineering squads.
• Facilitating key Agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, retrospectives and delivery reviews.
• Supporting teams in establishing, refining and maintaining effective ways of working.
• Using delivery and flow data to assist with prioritisation, forecasting and planning.
• Producing and maintaining dashboards, reports and delivery insights.
• Enhancing Jira boards, workflows, reporting functionality and automation processes.
• Promoting Agile and Kanban principles across teams.
• Leading workshops focused on collaboration, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Assisting new team members with onboarding into squad processes and ceremonies.
• Creating and maintaining clear process documentation using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Working closely with engineering, product and technical leadership teams to improve delivery outcomes.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience as an Agile Delivery Manager, Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Delivery lead, IT Delivery Manager, or similar role.
• Proven track record supporting Agile delivery in technology, software engineering, or product-led environments.
• Strong facilitation skills across planning sessions, retrospectives, workshops, and team discussions.
• Experience developing and enhancing team operating models and ways of working.
• Solid knowledge of Agile, Lean, and Kanban methodologies.
• Ability to use delivery metrics and flow data to drive planning and continuous improvement.
• Advanced Jira expertise, including workflows, dashboards, reporting, filters, and automation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience documenting processes, workflows, and operational procedures.
• Ability to coach, influence, and support teams without direct line management responsibility.
• Experience collaborating closely with engineering, product, and delivery leadership teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping delivery practices within an innovative technology-led organisation.

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