Description
Contract Duration: 6 months
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead multi-disciplinary agile teams to deliver digital products and services aligned with GDS guidelines.
- Ensure delivery teams follow agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Manage delivery risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining a clear roadmap and prioritization.
- Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Architects to define and deliver high-quality digital services.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and showcases.
- Ensure services pass GDS Service Assessments, meeting user needs and accessibility standards.
- Identify and remove blockers to maintain momentum and enable teams to deliver at pace.
- Engage stakeholders at all levels, including government departments, suppliers, and external partners.
- Promote a user-centered, data-driven approach to decision-making and service improvements.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Delivery Manager in a government or public sector environment.
- Strong knowledge of GDS Service Standards and GDS assessments.