Head of Technology Delivery to lead and scale our technology delivery team. This Associate Director level role is pivotal in driving high-performance delivery teams, driving our ambition towards ScaledAgile delivery, and ensuring delivery excellence across all technology initiatives. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, ensuring governance, and continuously improving delivery … from both in-house and vender-supplied near-shore teams. Estimation and forecasting of cost to deliver outcomes, informing project, programme, and departmental budgets. Performance & Governance: Set out our Agile Strategy and Governance frameworks, embed Scaledagile principles and practices across teams, promoting a mindset of flexibility, transparency, and iterative delivery. Drive agile maturity through coaching … communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience by being inspirational. Strong background in agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.). You will have taken greenfield agile Technology departments through the transition to Enterprise Scaled Agile. Deep understanding of delivery metrics, governance frameworks, and performance management. More ❯
/suppliers Experience delivering large, complex testing projects Knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing frameworks, and automation tools Proven success managing vendors and stakeholder relationships Advocate for inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces Dedicated to continuous learning, secure digital solutions, and knowledge sharing Our client believes diverse teams lead to better outcomes. Your unique contributions will be valued. We actively encourage applications … are respected. Key terms: Programme Test Management, Test Strategy and Planning, Financial Services Technology, Leadership Team Development, Strategic Test Delivery, ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Foundation, ScaledAgileSAFe, PMP PRINCE2, Lead agile quality initiatives in a high-impact finance technology environment. Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for mission-critical systems. Champion quality standards and best practices More ❯
Southampton, Hampshire, Portswood, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
/suppliers Experience delivering large, complex testing projects Knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing frameworks, and automation tools Proven success managing vendors and stakeholder relationships Advocate for inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces Dedicated to continuous learning, secure digital solutions, and knowledge sharing Our client believes diverse teams lead to better outcomes. Your unique contributions will be valued. We actively encourage applications … are respected. Key terms: Programme Test Management, Test Strategy and Planning, Financial Services Technology, Leadership Team Development, Strategic Test Delivery, ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Foundation, ScaledAgileSAFe, PMP PRINCE2, Lead agile quality initiatives in a high-impact finance technology environment. Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for mission-critical systems. Champion quality standards and best practices More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £85000 - £100000/annum very good bonus + bens
amended Java programs in line with agreed standards. Day-to-day of the role: Work closely with other Java developers and technical subject matter experts as part of a SAFEAgile team. Design and develop high-quality Java solutions for both an established system and a new system currently under development. Provide application maintenance and support services, either directly … to users of the applications or to service delivery functions. Participate in SAFEAgile events such as retrospectives, reviews, and planning. Work under the direction of the lead Java Developer, with minimal supervision, to produce high-quality Java solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of Java development experience within an enterprise environment. Proficient in using API interfaces More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Leidos Innovations UK Limited
excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills who has: Experience of managing sizeable application support contracts Experience working with teams across the SDLC - Development, Test, etc. Worked within ITIL based framework, with experience of: Environments Management Change Management Release Management Experience of managing and monitoring services against agreed SLAs/KPIs Experience in reporting and analysing data to see trends … management. Experience of availability and capacity management. Knowledge of Atlassian toolchains Knowledge of ServiceNow is an advantage Experience with log analytical systems is an advantage Experience of working with Agile and ScaledAgile deliveries What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. More ❯
work will I be doing? As a Senior Manager, Application Development, you will: Lead and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality software and services within a scaledagile framework. Own and oversee all aspects of software development - from architecture and design through to build, test, deployment, and support Drive best practices in DevOps, continuous delivery … hear from you if you can demonstrate: 8+ years of experience in software/application development 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams Proven experience with Agile delivery and continuous improvement practices A strong understanding of modern development practices including CI/CD, test automation, and DevOps. Preferred Qualifications The following experience would be highly desirable More ❯
escalations and resolve technical or delivery issues in collaboration with vendor teams. Ensure vendor solutions are well-documented, supportable, and integrated into the broader enterprise architecture. Performance & Governance: Drive agile maturity through coaching, training, and firsthand support. Set the standards and principles, ensuring the use of Azure Dev Ops and other tools aligns. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Business … with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards, particularly those relevant to the finance industry. Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in project delivery and agile methodologies,seeking innovative ways to leverage technology, automation and AI. Development and presentation of Business Cases to socialise the benefits and secure funding. Strategic Leadership: Helps to drive the … communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience by being inspirational. Strong background in agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.). Deep understanding of delivery metrics, governance frameworks, and performance management. Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar. More ❯