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Senior Delivery Manager in Newcastle

On-site in Newcastle·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

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Contract
Permanent

Skills

Nice to have

Scrumconnect Consulting is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Newcastle.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience as a Senior Delivery Manager, leading more than one team at a time.

  • Hands-on experience with both Kanban and Scrum.

  • Strong Jira setup and configuration skills.

  • Experience coaching teams and embedding new ways of working.

  • People management experience and confidence in supporting teams through change.

  • Strong stakeholder management skills in high-profile delivery environments.

Nice to have

  • UK public sector delivery experience.

  • An agile certification such as Certified ScrumMaster, PSM or Kanban Management Professional.

The role

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

We are looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to set up and embed effective ways of working across two teams, one using Kanban and the other using Scrum sprints. You will coach the teams, manage stakeholders and keep high-profile work moving at pace.

What you'll do

  • Establish the right ways of working for each team, including agile events with clear goals.

  • Support two teams: one working in Kanban and the other in sprints.

  • Set up and configure Jira to support each team.

  • Develop and document working processes with the teams, iterating as needed.

  • Coach teams to embed agile ways of working.

  • Facilitate the creation of team artefacts such as definitions of ready and done, and sizing approaches.

  • Support teams through change, including people management, coaching and support.

  • Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure high-profile work is delivered at pace.

About Scrumconnect Consulting

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Additional information

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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