Senior Agile Delivery Manager - Department for Work and Pensions - G7
Government Digital & Data -
Location
This role may be located in one of the following locations; Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield.
Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here.
Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, this role will be based at Benton Park View from September 2025, and then at 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027.
About the job
Job summary
Lead. Inspire. Deliver.
Are you a passionate Agile leader with a talent for driving high-performing teams and delivering outstanding digital products? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, innovation, and customer value are at the heart of everything you do?
If so, we want you on our team!
You’ll play a pivotal role in leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions. You’ll be the driving force behind Agile best practices, removing blockers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring smooth, efficient delivery.
The Digital Integration team have a huge portfolio of systems and are in the midst of replacing most of these legacy integration systems with new, modern, in-house services focussed on Event and API driven architecture and File Transfer. There is barely a project in DWP that does not need integration services so, the teams are involved in almost everything that Digital does. We also provide integration to externals and numerous other government projects.
Our teams and our delivery managers work on products that impacts some of the most vulnerable people in society. We’re looking for people who are as motivated by that unique purpose as we are.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Agile Delivery Manager who will be comfortable working alongside the Product Manager and with technical and data professionals, covering a wide breadth of activity which focuses on creating services focused on improving citizen experience.
Job description
You’ll join a thriving community of practice, where you'll share best practice, insight and support with a bunch of other talented, expert Agile Delivery Managers.
We’re looking for a candidate that will:
- Champion Agile Delivery – Lead teams using Agile frameworks, ensuring efficiency and value driven outcomes.
- Drive High Performance – Motivate and mentor teams to work collaboratively, optimising workflows and maximising productivity.
- Remove Barriers – Identify and eliminate impediments, keeping teams focused and moving forward.
- Engage Stakeholders – Build strong relationships with product owners, engineers, and business leaders to align goals and expectations.
- Ensure Quality and Continuous Improvement – Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and iteration to enhance ways of working.
- Data and Metrics – Use key Agile metrics and insights to drive decision making and optimise delivery performance.
Check out these blogs about our Agile Delivery Teams in DWP: DWP Digital Careers
Person specification
See selection process for further details.
If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Aisha.gultasab@dwp.gov.uk.
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Agile & Lean Practices
