Agile Lead Delivery Manager / Programme Manager

Agile Lead Delivery Manager / Programme Manager 6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (London) | Circa £800 PD Overview We'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.