Junior Delivery Manager

Project overview

Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Delivery Manager to join a critical public sector account. Working alongside the Senior Delivery Manager, you will coordinate and drive key changes across a high profile, mission critical platform.

You will wear driving delivery milestones while facilitating core Agile ceremonies, removing team impediments, and fostering continuous delivery improvement.

Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery and Scrum Facilitation

Stakeholder Management and Governance

Team Leadership and Coaching

What We Are Looking For

£400.00 - £415.00/day

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• Role : Junior Delivery Manager
• Rate: £415 Inside IR35
• Location: 2 days per week onsite
• Telford
• Duration: 4 Months
• Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level)
• Lead and coordinate project change requests, platform enhancements, and service improvements across multiple teams.
• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Retrospectives, Sprint Reviews).
• Clear blockers, manage cross-team dependencies, and support quarterly planning and release management.
• Maintain clear visibility over progress, risks, and issues.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with key public sector and internal delivery stakeholders.
• Manage delivery expectations regarding scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Maintain accurate delivery roadmaps, project plans, and risk/issue logs using JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project .
• Prepare concise progress updates, delivery reporting, and governance packs.
• Coach teams on Agile best practices to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Assist with onboarding new team members and supporting capacity planning.
• Deputise for the Senior Delivery Manager when required in strategic discussions and client forums.
• Clearance Eligibility: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level)
• Experience: Background as a Junior Delivery Manager, Delivery Lead, or a Scrum Master looking to transition into full delivery leadership. Public sector or central government delivery experience is highly advantageous.
• Agile Proficiency: Hands-on experience running Agile ceremonies, managing backlogs, and resolving delivery bottlenecks.
• Tooling: Direct experience using JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project (MSP) .
• Governance and Financials: Solid understanding of delivery governance, risk management, and exposure to project capacity/budget planning.
• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate technical and delivery concepts clearly under pressure.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Telford, UK, GB
• Rate: 50-52 EUR/h