Agile Delivery Manager - (GDS / Digital / UCD)
Methods, United Kingdom
Job Description
Methods are recruiting for an Agile Delivery Manager to join our Midlands Office on a permanent basis. Initially you will be working on a major programme of work based in Coventry, although much of the work will be remote at first due to the pandemic.
The post holder will be Birmingham-based but may require some UK travel requiring you to stay away from home. Salary range is 40,000 - 60,000.
Methods:
Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK.
Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients.
We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
As a Delivery Manager you’ll run Agile delivery and transformation for Methods' clients. Your role will be to oversee and ensure the smooth running of multidisciplinary teams while helping to plan their work, remove blockers, and report progress..
Requirements
The post holder will:
- Deliver digital products and services at any stage of the lifecycle (from Discovery through to Live)
- Understand how to build and get the best out of multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that all voices are heard
- Work with the client to ensure a clear vision and user needs are in place for delivery
- Ensure all projects risks are understood and communicated
- Build strong relationships with clients, help them learn new skills through mentoring and shadowing
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- A strong track record in delivering transformation, ideally within a public sector environment
- Understanding of digital products and how digitalising might benefit the end user
- Knowledge and understanding of GDS Guidelines
- Understanding of Agile as a philosophy with a strong understanding of delivery from Discovery to Live
- The ability to build, lead, collaborate with and influence teams and individuals within a matrix organisation
- Strong and informed influencing skills across varying levels of seniority based upon own experience and emotional intelligence.
- Good understanding of digital products and services, and how digital transformation could benefit the end user.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience working in the Public Sector to GDS guidelines
- Experience using tools such as Jira, Trello and Miro
- Agile certification
Am I the right fit? We're looking for:
- Resilience
- Strong collaboration and team working
- Good Communication skills
- Genuine passion/commitment to improving public services
- A determined and tenacious approach to work
- A creative approach to problem solving
- Good listening and comprehension
- Great stakeholder management
Benefits
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment
As well as this, we offer:
Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
Social - office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes
Time off 25 days a year
Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
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