Agile Lead Delivery Manager / Programme Manager

Agile Lead Delivery Manager / Programme Manager 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 Hybrid (London) Circa £800 PDOverviewWe're looking for an experienced Lead Delivery Manager / Programme Manager to join a major greenfield technology programme delivering a large-scale, cloud-native data platform.Working closely with senior technical leaders, you'll coordinate multiple engineering, platform and supplier workstreams, ensuring delivery remains aligned, dependencies are managed, and progress is clearly communicated. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring a high-trust individual who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, build strong relationships across technical and executive stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Role & Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across multiple technical workstreams.
• Own programme plans, milestones, dependencies and delivery schedules.
• Run Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Manage risks, issues and cross-team dependencies.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, third-party suppliers and delivery partners.
• Provide clear reporting and delivery updates to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain backlogs, user stories and delivery documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery practices.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Lead Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Senior Delivery Manager.
• Strong Agile delivery experience (Scrum, Kanban or hybrid).
• Experience managing complex software engineering or cloud platform programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
• A high-trust individual, comfortable operating autonomously and managing sensitive programmes with professionalism and integrity.
• Experience coordinating internal teams, contractors and third-party suppliers.
• Strong planning, dependency and risk management capabilities.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, greenfield environments.
• Experience within public sector, healthcare, research or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous.