Delivery Managers

Summary

Join Amber Labs, a cutting-edge technology consultancy, as a Delivery Manager to lead Agile project delivery for a high-profile central government client. You will orchestrate the delivery of digital products and services, working closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and technical teams. Responsibilities include leading complex digital projects, championing Agile methodologies, owning delivery plans, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and managing risks and dependencies. The ideal candidate possesses proven experience as a Delivery Manager in Agile environments, ideally within the government or public sector, and a strong understanding of Agile frameworks. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC) with remote work and ad-hoc travel. Amber Labs offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, flexible work, private medical insurance, a company pension plan, 25 days of annual leave, and access to Perkbox.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager in Agile environments, ideally within government or public sector programmes
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and delivery governance
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced, outcome-driven settings
• Familiarity with delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, and MS Project
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving project needs

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex digital projects within a central government environment
• Champion Agile methodologies and foster high-performing, cross-functional teams
• Own delivery plans, timelines, and resource coordination to ensure successful outcomes
• Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and technical teams to align delivery with business goals
• Identify and manage delivery risks, dependencies, and blockers
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Monitor progress against KPIs and delivery milestones, reporting regularly to senior leadership
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery practices and team performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within GDS (Government Digital Service) standards is a plus
• Comfortable navigating hybrid cloud environments and digital transformation programme

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
• Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA
• Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes
• Receive private medical insurance through Aviva
• Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources
• Participate in a generous employee referral program
• A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation
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