Software Delivery Manager
Hybrid - Central Manchester (2 days on-site)
£80,000-£90,000 + bonusOverviewWe're supporting a major organisation in the gambling and gaming industry as they look to hire an experienced Software Delivery Manager. This role sits at the heart of a rapidly evolving, regulated technology environment and offers the chance to influence how product, coaching, and delivery functions operate together at scale.You'll provide vision, leadership, and clarity across multiple Agile teams, helping shape product direction, strengthen engineering collaboration, and build a culture rooted in transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. A strong grasp of OKRs, DORA metrics, and modern delivery frameworks will be essential as you guide teams through transformation and measure what truly drives impact.Key ResponsibilitiesDelivery LeadershipLead and coordinate delivery across multiple domains, aligning work with strategic business outcomesDrive Agile best practice and evolve delivery frameworks for a regulated sectorMonitor delivery health using DORA metrics and OKRs, surfacing risks and opportunities earlyRemove blockers, manage inter-team dependencies, and ensure predictable deliveryUse data to support roadmap planning, prioritisation, and performance conversationsProduct, Coaching & Delivery IntegrationUnderstand the product and engineering landscape deeply, including all key players involvedPartner with Product to clarify key transformations, objectives, and expected resultsBring structure and clarity to design discussions, helping teams define what to build and how to approach itBalance coaching and delivery: ensuring ownership is clear and team effort is allocated effectivelyWork alongside product leaders to improve processes, refine OKRs, and reinforce continuous improvementCoaching & Team DevelopmentAct as both a coach and a leader: promoting openness, new thinking, and better decision-makingEncourage teams to understand different perspectives and identify what makes individuals successfulSupport team growth by providing guidance, transparency, and practical frameworks for improvementStrengthen team culture, productivity, and the ability to work in high-performing environmentsLeadership & EnvironmentProvide clarity and strong communication that helps people understand goals and expectationsChampion a culture where opinions are valued but guided by purpose and directionMaintain awareness of technical, cultural, and environmental factors that influence team performanceFoster an environment where people can grow, collaborate, and operate effectivelyWhat You'll BringEssentialExperience leading multiple Agile teams or overseeing complex delivery initiativesStrong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and scaled models (SAFe, LeSS)Hands-on experience using OKRs and DORA metrics to assess and improve delivery performanceExcellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skillsBackground in digital delivery within regulated industries (gaming, gambling, fintech, Ability to translate data and insights into tangible improvementsFamiliarity with DevOps, continuous delivery practices, and high-availability environmentsDesirableExperience with outcome‑based planning and SEI/DORA dashboardingUnderstanding of large-scale Agile environmentsKnowledge of Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar delivery toolingAgile certifications such as CSM, SAFe, ICAgile, or PMI‑ACPWhy Join?£80,000-£90,000 salary + 10% bonus + benefitsHybrid working - 2 days weekly in ManchesterOpportunity to influence delivery culture, leadership behaviours, and product strategyJoin passionate teams who value innovation, growth, and continuous improvement
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