Job Description

Role:

Agile Delivery Manager

Location:

Alton, Hampshire (onsite)

Work Pattern:

Mon - Fri / 0900 -1730

Contract:

Perm

Salary:

55k - 65k p/a

Role Overview

If you're a natural facilitator, love Agile ways of working, and can bring clarity and momentum to complex projects, we'd love to hear from you.


Thorn SDS, a niche Managed Service Provider, who are committed to enabling technology organisations and professionals to thrive within the Space, Defence and Security sectors, are on the hunt for an experienced

Agile Delivery Manager

to help drive the delivery of user-centred digital services that make a real difference.


This project is currently in its early setup phase. The role will ultimately be based in

Alton, Hampshire

but initial onboarding will take place in

Exeter

for a possible 2-3 months. Further occasional travel to Exeter will also be required. The position is primarily

onsite

, with a full-time schedule of 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

Scrum Master

to lead agile ceremonies, stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives and ensure the team stays focused and unblocked Lead product lifecycle management including development, management and deployment Ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, clearly articulating the cost / benefit of work and how it supports the product vision Technical competence of AWS framework and leading software development/engineering teams to ensure delivery aligns with customer goals Ensure delivery aligns with the

Government Digital Services (GDS) framework

. Identify and manage

risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations

Champion

continuous improvement

, helping teams evolve and deliver better, faster Ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, clearly articulating the cost / benefit of work and how it supports the product vision.

Requirements

Experience in working with Atlassian, managing JIRA backlogs and documentation in Confluence Experience working with academic/research personnel to resolve operational issues and joint development of visualisation for new models Experience with GitLab, Docker, Terraform, AWS applications and operations Strong background in

Agile methodologies

(Scrum, Kanban) Experience delivering mission critical operational services in accordance with UK Government standards with solid understanding of the

GDS framework

and delivering services within it Skilled in

risk management

, issue resolution, and

stakeholder engagement

Confident working across multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced environments Ability to provide support outside of normal working hours as required.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) Employer Pension Contributions Group Life Insurance Dental Cashback Plan Health Cashback Plan Wellbeing Services (includes GP, Physio and Savings Benefits) Thorn Wellbeing Support Contribution Cycle to Work Scheme Supported Training & Personal Development Opportunities

Apply

Ready to lead the charge in delivering better digital services?

Apply now and help shape the future of public service delivery.


All applicants must hold the

Right to Work in the UK

and already possess, or be eligible to obtain,

National Security Clearance

.


Due to the nature of our business, your nationality, previous nationalities, and country of birth may influence the types of roles for which you are eligible. For more details, visit the GOV.UK website or click here.