Delivery Manager

Delivery Manager (Agile) Location: Leeds | HybridWe’re looking for an experienced Delivery Manager who thrives in complex environments, enjoys working closely with clients and knows how to turn ambitious requirements into successful technology delivery.You’ll join a growing technology consultancy working with organisations across sectors including healthcare, defence and the wider public and private sectors, helping clients solve complex problems and deliver better digital products and services.This is a role for someone who can operate comfortably between senior client stakeholders and multidisciplinary digital engineering teams, bringing structure, clarity and momentum to delivery without becoming overly process-driven.What you’ll be doingTaking ownership of the end-to-end delivery of high-priority software development projectsLeading multidisciplinary engineering and digital teams using Agile methodologiesWorking closely with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand priorities, manage expectations and maintain strong relationshipsTranslating strategic client requirements into clear, achievable work-streams and delivery plansFacilitating Agile ceremonies and creating the environment for teams to deliver effectivelyIdentifying and removing blockers, dependencies and delivery risksManaging delivery governance, reporting, RAID and overall project healthProviding clear visibility to clients and internal stakeholders around progress, risks, priorities and outcomesCoaching and mentoring team members, helping create high-performing delivery environmentsChallenging constructively when required and helping clients make informed decisionsLooking beyond the immediate project to identify opportunities to add value and support longer-term client relationshipsWhat we’re looking forYou’ll ideally have:Proven experience as a Delivery Manager / Agile Delivery Manager within software, digital or technology environmentsExperience leading multidisciplinary engineering teamsStrong Agile delivery experience and a pragmatic approach to deliveryExcellent stakeholder management skills, including working with senior technical and non-technical audiencesStrong risk, governance and delivery management capabilityThe ability to take ambiguous or strategic requirements and turn them into structured, deliverable outcomesExcellent communication and client relationship skillsA genuine consulting and customer-focused mindsetCommercial awareness — understanding how great delivery can create further value for both the client and consultancyExperience coaching, mentoring and supporting the development of delivery teamsExperience within defence, healthcare or technology consultancy would be highly desirable.The important bit…We’re not looking for someone who simply keeps a project plan updated. We’re looking for someone who can lead delivery.Someone who can walk into a complex client environment, understand what really matters, bring engineers and stakeholders together, remove the noise and keep everyone moving towards the right outcome.You’ll need to be comfortable with ambiguity, confident challenging senior stakeholders and commercially minded enough to understand that successful consultancy is about building trusted relationships and delivering meaningful outcomes, not just completing a project.If you're a Delivery Manager who wants genuine ownership, client exposure and the opportunity to make a difference in a growing consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.