Job Description The Senior Delivery Manager oversees the end to end delivery from planning to execution of a number of squads within the Data and AI team. The role works closely across other teams and stakeholders to ensure dependencies and timelines are managed, managing agile ceremonies, focusing on the needs of the team, removing obstacles and ensuring projects are on track. Role responsibilities: Lead cross functional teams to manage the end-to-end delivery for the Data and AI portfolio of projects and product features. Manage and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, big room planning, SoS) for multiple squads, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and continuous improvement. Proactively identify, manage, and resolve impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress. Effectively manage inter-team and cross-departmental dependencies and timelines to ensure projects remain on track. Monitor and report on the portfolio project and product feature progress, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders. Champion best practices in delivery management, fostering an environment of efficiency and predictability. Focus on the needs of the delivery squads, ensuring they are empowered and supported to achieve their goals. Develop delivery and project plans and ensure the right levels of governance is maintained eg: testing. Coach the squad and teams to identify areas for continuous improvement.
