Agile Project Manager - Delivery Lead

Hybrid in Gloucester·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)

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Our summary

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 a year
About £4,500 - £5,710 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Gloucester
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 26 November

Skills

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Background in delivering software-based projects within government agencies or similar organisations.
Extensive experience in managing projects that range from conceptual research through to sub-system development, delivery, and support of programmes up to £5m.
Strong understanding of agile principles and hands-on experience with agile ceremonies.
Previous experience of working within multi-disciplined projects
Excellent stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.
Commercial awareness across budgets, risk management, and forecasting.
Ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing delivery teams.
You will ideally hold a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile PM.

Due to the nature of the client's work, you are required to hold a high level of security clearance.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary - £75,000 -£100,000 + excellent benefits

Visa & relocation

Clearance - eDV clearance required

The role

Agile Project Manager - Delivery Lead - Central Government & Defence Projects

We are working with a leading consultancy who are looking for an experienced Agile PM and Delivery Lead to join their team on a high-profile government programme. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a large, complex software delivery project and play a key role in driving outcomes across Central Government and Defence.

What you'll do

As Agile Delivery Lead, you'll be responsible for ensuring successful project delivery from end to end. You'll lead teams, manage stakeholders, and adapt delivery methods to fit the needs of fast-moving and high-impact technology projects.

Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and turn them into delivery plans.
Provide project planning and support on activities including bids and proposals
Manage project governance, reporting, and risk management activities, ensuring robust decision-making and timely issue resolution
Managing customer and partner relationships, acting as a key point of engagement.
Applying agile and scaled agile practices, alongside traditional project management methods.
Providing strong leadership and direction to delivery teams.

How you'll work

Location - Cheltenham - Hybrid

Essential experience

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