Delivery Manager

Agile Delivery Manager / Technical Delivery Manager

Contract Length: Initial 6 Months

Location: Remote (Occasional Onsite Visits to Sheffield)

Day Rate: £500 Outside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

We're looking for an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of a major cloud modernisation programme.

This project involves transforming a large legacy monolithic platform into a modern cloud-based architecture. You'll work alongside engineering and infrastructure teams, helping coordinate delivery, manage technical dependencies and ensure the programme progresses smoothly.

This isn't a traditional project management role. We're looking for someone who understands software engineering, cloud technologies and Agile delivery, and who is comfortable working closely with technical teams on complex engineering programmes.

Key Experience Needed

Strong Agile Delivery Management experience
Experience delivering cloud migration or platform modernisation programmes
Previous experience working on legacy monolith refactoring projects
Strong technical background with software engineering knowledge
Experience working closely with Infrastructure and Engineering teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience managing risks, blockers and cross-team dependencies
Comfortable working within Agile/Scrum environments

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of a large cloud modernisation programme
Coordinate multiple engineering and infrastructure teams
Drive Agile ceremonies and delivery planning
Remove delivery blockers and manage technical dependencies
Work closely with Engineering Managers and Technical Leads
Track delivery milestones and communicate progress to stakeholders
Help improve Agile ways of working across the programme
Ensure delivery remains aligned with technical and business objectives