Technical Delivery Lead

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ANSON MCCADE
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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
£55,000
Posted 2 days ago
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Tech Delivery Lead (Agile Focus) We are seeking a high-energy Tech Delivery Lead to bridge the gap between technical execution and agile methodology. In this hybrid role, you will act as both a Scrum Master and a Delivery Lead , ensuring that our engineering teams are empowered, unblocked, and consistently delivering high-quality software.

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The ideal candidate isnt just a task-manager; you are an agile evangelist who understands the nuances of software development and knows how to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Agile Facilitation: Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. You will be responsible for keeping the team focused and maintaining a healthy sprint velocity.

End-to-End Delivery: Own the delivery lifecycle for complex software projects. You will track progress against milestones, manage dependencies across teams, and ensure technical debt is balanced against feature delivery.

Team Coordination & Mentorship: Act as the primary point of contact for the team, shielding them from external distractions while fostering a collaborative environment. You will coach team members on agile best practices and self-organization.

Stakeholder Management: Translate technical progress and risks into clear, actionable updates for leadership. Youll manage expectations and ensure the product vision aligns with the teams output.

Impediment Removal: Proactively identify and resolve "roadblocks"whether they are technical hurdles, resource constraints, or process bottlenecks.

Required Experience Software Project Leadership: Proven track record leading software development projects from inception to deployment. You speak the "language" of developers and understand the SDLC.

Scrum Mastery: Extensive experience serving as a Scrum Master for cross-functional teams. You should be comfortable navigating different agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).

Technical Literacy: While you may not be coding daily, you possess a strong technical background that allows you to contribute to architectural discussions and understand technical constraints.

Core Competencies Process Optimization: A passion for "the how." You dont just follow processes; you analyze them to find efficiencies.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate difficult conversations and drive consensus.

Adaptability: The ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment.

Technical & Professional Qualifications Certifications: CSM (Certified Scrum Master), PMP-ACP, or equivalent agile certifications are highly preferred. xwzovoh

Tools: Mastery of project management and collaboration tools such as Jira , Confluence , and Azure DevOps .

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

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