Agile Lead Delivery Manager – Programme Manager (6‑Month Contract)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Agile Lead Delivery Manager / Programme Manager to join a major greenfield technology programme delivering a large‑scale, cloud‑native data platform. The role is hands‑on and high‑trust, requiring autonomy to coordinate multiple engineering, platform and supplier workstreams while keeping delivery aligned and transparent.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery across multiple technical workstreams.
• Own programme plans, milestones, dependencies and delivery schedules.
• Run Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Manage risks, issues and cross‑team dependencies.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, third‑party suppliers and delivery partners.
• Provide clear reporting and delivery updates to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain backlogs, user stories and delivery documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Lead Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Senior Delivery Manager.
• Strong Agile delivery experience (Scrum, Kanban or hybrid).
• Experience managing complex software engineering or cloud platform programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
• High‑trust individual comfortable operating autonomously and handling sensitive programmes with professionalism and integrity.
• Experience coordinating internal teams, contractors and third‑party suppliers.
• Strong planning, dependency and risk management capabilities.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, greenfield environments.
• Experience in public sector, healthcare, research or other highly regulated environments is advantageous.

Required skills

• Agile (Scrum, Kanban)