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Delivery Manager About the role: A large housing association seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex change programmes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can bring structure, pace and clarity across multiple workstreams, teams and suppliers. You will coordinate delivery across digital, data, design, change and operational teams, ensuring plans are clear, risks are managed, dependencies are understood and delivery remains focused on outcomes. The role requires someone who is pragmatic, resilient and confident working with senior stakeholders. You will need to challenge constructively, hold people accountable and keep delivery moving in a pressured, regulated environment. This is not a traditional project tracking role. The emphasis is on delivery flow, integration, dependencies, readiness and outcomes. Salary: 50,000 Location: Remote-first, with occasional travel to London or Yorkshire Sector: Housing Association / Social Housing / Care What you'll do Lead delivery across assigned projects, workstreams or complex delivery streams. Maintain plans, milestones, RAID logs, dependency trackers and delivery reporting. Coordinate activity across digital, data, design, change, operational teams and suppliers. Manage blockers, hand-offs and dependencies to maintain delivery momentum. Work across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery approaches. Partner with Product Owners to maintain scope, priorities and backlog readiness. Provide clear, insight-led reporting for programme leaders and senior stakeholders. Escalate risks early, with evidence, options and recommended actions. Support readiness, adoption, operational continuity and safe delivery. What we're looking for Proven experience as a Delivery Manager. Experience in housing associations, local authority housing, care services or suppliers into these sectors. Experience delivering change in regulated or operationally complex environments. Strong Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery experience. Excellent RAID, planning, dependency and governance management skills. Confidence working with senior stakeholders, sponsors and executives. Ability to work independently, take ownership and drive outcomes without extensive hand-holding. A pragmatic, solution-focused style rather than a process-heavy approach. Resilience and calmness under pressure. Highly desirable Care technology experience, such as care systems, smart call, nurse call or similar platforms. Regulatory project delivery experience. Experience managing suppliers or software/system providers into housing, care or local authority environments. APM, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, SAFe or equivalent certification. Key competencies: You will be successful in this role if you can: Take ownership and work independently. Keep delivery flowing across multiple teams. Build credible long-term relationships with senior stakeholders. Challenge senior leaders appropriately while maintaining trust. Balance delivery pace with risk, readiness and operational impact. Stay calm and effective in an organisation under pressure to deliver critical change. Why apply? This is an opportunity to play a visible role in delivering important change across housing and care services. You will join a remote-first environment, with occasional travel to London or Leeds when collaboration or business need requires it. To progress matters please email your CV to (url removed) Services Advertised are those of an Employment Agency.

Test Manager Warton based role (Hybrid working) 53.24 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based in Warton. Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Strategic Test Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive testing strategy for the entire value stream, aligning with business objectives, security requirements, and quality standards. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Development Leads, Security Engineers, and other stakeholders across multiple product teams to embed quality and testing throughout the development lifecycle. Test Process Definition and Improvement: Define, implement, and continuously improve testing processes, methodologies (e.g., Agile testing, BDD, TDD), and best practices across the value stream. Test Planning and Execution Oversight: Oversee the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data management strategies by the product teams. Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate testing-related risks and issues across the value stream, ensuring timely escalation and resolution. Test Environment and Data Management: Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure the availability and suitability of test environments and data for effective testing. Test Automation Strategy: Define and drive the adoption of a robust test automation strategy across the value stream, including the selection of appropriate tools and frameworks. Performance and Security Testing Oversight: Ensure adequate performance and security testing are integrated into the development lifecycle, working closely with specialist teams. Reporting and Metrics: Establish and track key testing metrics and provide clear and concise reports on test progress, quality, and risks to stakeholders. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with any external testing vendors or partners. Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure testing activities align with relevant compliance and regulatory requirements Knowledge: Essential: Awareness of business unit policies and processes. Experience of working in an IT Function. Familiarity with IT trends and good practice. Desirable: Experience working on digital platform development projects. Experience in the defence, security, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries. Knowledge of specific security testing tools and techniques. Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Relevant testing certifications. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Scrum Master - London Atrium EMEA are looking for an accomplished Scrum Master to guide the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks. You will assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable. - Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel. You will be required in office 4 days a week and 1 day remote work. - Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving. - Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work. - Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution - Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information. Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog. Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example Essential: Experience playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc)- Knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games Previous Financial services experience: Investment banking Previous experience as a Scrum Lead /Manager Excellent communication and mentoring skills Click Apply now/contact Lianne to be considered for the Scrum Master - London role

A leading Professional Services Consultancy is seeking an Agile Coach on a contract basis to work for a leading bank. You will be required to work onsite in Northampton 3 times a week. This role will run until September with the view to then convert to a full time permanent role. Role Overview The Agile Coach will predominantly work at the feature team level, providing expert guidance to optimize agile practices and enhance the flow of work. Experience working with Agile Release Trains (ARTs) is highly beneficial. The role involves close collaboration with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other key stakeholders to foster agile maturity and continuous improvement across teams and ARTs. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to optimize agile ways of working and improve the flow of work within feature teams. Support Program Increment (PI) Planning and other critical ART-level ceremonies such as PO sync meetings and key events. Assist teams in prioritizing backlogs, breaking down work from epics to features to user stories, and supporting estimation activities. Provide coaching and support at Level 2' to ARTs (team of teams), acting as a key point of contact for Scrum Masters operating at Level 3'. Work closely with Customer Journey Lab leads to provide guidance on enhancing agility within teams aligned to customer journeys. Model agile best practices, ensuring the effectiveness of events across all levels and promoting accurate sizing of work. Demonstrate a clear understanding of Scrum Master and Product Owner roles, supporting individuals to operate effectively in these roles. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, communicating ideas clearly and concisely to drive agile adoption and improvement. Qualifications and Experience Preferably holds a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) training qualification. Hands-on experience working in a SAFe environment is highly desirable; considered a must-have for initial recruitment tranche. Proven experience coaching agile teams at the feature team level, with additional experience supporting ARTs being advantageous. Strong knowledge of agile frameworks, particularly Scrum and SAFe, including practical application in real-world settings. Excellent facilitation skills for agile ceremonies and events at both team and ART levels. Ability to influence and guide teams and leadership towards agile best practices and continuous improvement. Skills and Competencies Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex agile concepts in a clear and concise manner. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. Analytical mindset with the ability to assess team dynamics and workflow to recommend improvements. Proactive and adaptable, able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to model and instill best practices in agile event facilitation and work sizing. Reporting and Collaboration The Agile Coach will report to the Agile Delivery Lead or equivalent and will collaborate closely with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, ART leadership, and Customer Journey Lab leads to drive agile transformation and maturity.

Content Designer - Client List Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months Location: Worthing IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only Job Description: Collaborates primarily with UX/UI Designers and User Researchers to design written content for transactional services. Reports to Scrum Master, Product Lead and Digital Service Manager. Write high quality content for HMRC's new digital services that will encourage people to use them. Collaborate with the Product Manager, Digital Service Manager, Business Analysts and User Researchers to define the messages that the new services should convey. Make complex language and processes and make them simple to understand. Develop content in such a way that it will encourage people who rarely go online to use it. Build relationships and work effectively within an agile delivery model with colleagues and external providers, for example user researchers and business analysts. Communicate credibly with a wide range of digital delivery disciplines and talent both internally and externally. Leads on all aspects of Content Design. Tasks include: Research of subject Discussion with stakeholders and experts Initial drafts of content to fit with UX design Collaborating with user-researchers to test customer understanding Iterating content. Candidates will need: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of writing for the web, with proven ability of creating content that is accessible and usable. Experience of user-centred design. Proven experience in using metrics and user feedback to define/refine content. Experience in choosing the best format for displaying information to the user Knowledge of HMRC business Proven experience of working within a web, online and digital environment. Experience in working with content management and publishing systems. Proficient in writing Markdown.

ServiceNow Solution Architect Remote UK 110,000 Permanent This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior ServiceNow Architect who wants to take real ownership of a major ServiceNow environment, lead a sizeable technical team, and play a key role in shaping how the platform is used across both internal services and external customer delivery. You'll be joining a large, complex organisation with a mature ServiceNow estate, supporting a mix of locally hosted and cloud-based ServiceNow environments. The role sits at a genuinely senior level, leading a team of around 10 to 12 ServiceNow admins and developers within a wider platform function of around 20 people. This is not a pure development role, but it is still technically hands-on. You'll need to be close enough to the platform to lead design, challenge technical decisions, support complex implementations, and guide the team properly. The focus is on architecture, leadership, stakeholder engagement, platform strategy, and making sure ServiceNow is delivering properly for the business and its customers. You'll be working across areas such as ITSM, ITOM, CSDM, domain separation, integrations, platform design, implementation activity, and ongoing improvement of the ServiceNow Service Management platform. There is also a strong stakeholder element to the role, including regular engagement with senior internal stakeholders and ServiceNow directly, as the business continues to raise its profile and strengthen its relationship with the vendor. Day to day, you'll be leading the design of new ServiceNow solutions, reviewing requirements, assessing the impact of change, supporting process workshops, and making sure the platform remains aligned to the wider business strategy. You'll also be mentoring and developing the team, helping to create a high-performing ServiceNow function that can deliver at pace without compromising on quality. The role would suit someone who enjoys being the technical authority in the room, but who can also bring people with them. You'll need to be comfortable working with architects, developers, BAs, senior stakeholders, project teams and external customers, translating complex requirements into practical ServiceNow solutions. You'll need experience with: Strong ServiceNow architecture experience in a large enterprise environment Good knowledge of ITSM, ITOM and CSDM Domain separation experience ServiceNow implementation and solution design experience Working with complex integrations and multi-instance environments Leading or mentoring ServiceNow admins, developers, BAs or architects Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills A good understanding of ITIL processes and service management The ability to gain SC clearance It would also be useful if you have: ServiceNow CTA or CMA, or a clear ambition to work towards this ITIL certification Project delivery experience across Agile, Scrum, Prince2 or similar Experience working across both internal platforms and external customer-facing services The business is also willing to support further ServiceNow development, including the opportunity to work towards Certified Master Architect or Certified Technical Architect training, which makes this a strong move for someone who is already operating at a senior level but still wants to keep progressing. The package includes a 110,000 basic salary, remote working, and a strong benefits package. The interview process is two stages over Teams. This is a strong opportunity for a ServiceNow Lead Architect who wants a visible, influential role with team leadership, technical ownership, and the chance to shape a platform that supports a large and varied user base. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

ServiceNow Solution Architect Remote UK | £110,000 | Permanent This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior ServiceNow Architect who wants to take real ownership of a major ServiceNow environment, lead a sizeable technical team, and play a key role in shaping how the platform is used across both internal services and external customer delivery. You'll be joining a large, complex organisation with a mature ServiceNow estate, supporting a mix of locally hosted and cloud-based ServiceNow environments. The role sits at a genuinely senior level, leading a team of around 10 to 12 ServiceNow admins and developers within a wider platform function of around 20 people. This is not a pure development role, but it is still technically hands-on. You'll need to be close enough to the platform to lead design, challenge technical decisions, support complex implementations, and guide the team properly. The focus is on architecture, leadership, stakeholder engagement, platform strategy, and making sure ServiceNow is delivering properly for the business and its customers. You'll be working across areas such as ITSM, ITOM, CSDM, domain separation, integrations, platform design, implementation activity, and ongoing improvement of the ServiceNow Service Management platform. There is also a strong stakeholder element to the role, including regular engagement with senior internal stakeholders and ServiceNow directly, as the business continues to raise its profile and strengthen its relationship with the vendor. Day to day, you'll be leading the design of new ServiceNow solutions, reviewing requirements, assessing the impact of change, supporting process workshops, and making sure the platform remains aligned to the wider business strategy. You'll also be mentoring and developing the team, helping to create a high-performing ServiceNow function that can deliver at pace without compromising on quality. The role would suit someone who enjoys being the technical authority in the room, but who can also bring people with them. You'll need to be comfortable working with architects, developers, BAs, senior stakeholders, project teams and external customers, translating complex requirements into practical ServiceNow solutions. You'll need experience with: Strong ServiceNow architecture experience in a large enterprise environment Good knowledge of ITSM, ITOM and CSDM Domain separation experience ServiceNow implementation and solution design experience Working with complex integrations and multi-instance environments Leading or mentoring ServiceNow admins, developers, BAs or architects Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills A good understanding of ITIL processes and service management The ability to gain SC clearance It would also be useful if you have: ServiceNow CTA or CMA, or a clear ambition to work towards this ITIL certification Project delivery experience across Agile, Scrum, Prince2 or similar Experience working across both internal platforms and external customer-facing services The business is also willing to support further ServiceNow development, including the opportunity to work towards Certified Master Architect or Certified Technical Architect training, which makes this a strong move for someone who is already operating at a senior level but still wants to keep progressing. The package includes a £110,000 basic salary, remote working, and a strong benefits package. The interview process is two stages over Teams. This is a strong opportunity for a ServiceNow Lead Architect who wants a visible, influential role with team leadership, technical ownership, and the chance to shape a platform that supports a large and varied user base. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Job Tittle: Technical Delivery Manager - Credit Risk Contract: 6 months (potential for extension) Rate: Circa 745/Day Location: London (Hybrid - 5 days in 10 in the office) Working pattern: Full time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager - Credit Risk to join a major banking client and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic technology initiatives across the EMEA region. This role will focus on supporting the Bank's ECB Onboarding Programme , working closely with Credit Risk business teams, technology stakeholders, regulatory partners, and third-party vendors. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of complex technology programmes that meet business objectives, regulatory requirements, budget expectations, and delivery timelines. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Technology Delivery Manager with extensive experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes within highly regulated financial services environments. Essential Experience experience in IT Project/Programme Management or Technology Delivery. Experience delivering large-scale projects within Financial Services is essential Credit Risk and regulatory change experience preferred. Strong stakeholder, risk, and vendor management skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office. Experience working in complex matrix environments. PMP, SAFe, CSM, ITIL, or TOGAF certifications desirable. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of Credit Risk and regulatory technology projects. Manage project plans, resources, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and third-party vendors. Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams including developers, testers, business analysts, and external partners. Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, business objectives, and regulatory requirements. Manage vendor relationships, resource allocation, and service delivery performance. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing contingency plans where required. Monitor project financials, track costs, and ensure effective budget management. Provide regular project reporting, governance updates, dashboards, and management information to key stakeholders. Maintain comprehensive project documentation and promote delivery best practices and continuous improvement. Education & Qualifications Degree educated or equivalent professional experience. Professional certifications such as PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master (CSM), ITIL, or TOGAF are advantageous. Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to join a high-profile banking transformation programme and play a key role in delivering strategic Credit Risk and regulatory initiatives across the EMEA region. You will work with senior stakeholders, influence critical technology decisions, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of major regulatory and business transformation programmes. Join us and make your mark in the tech world! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Job Title: Scrum Master (JIRA) Role Overview We are looking for a seasoned Scrum Master to support Agile delivery and oversee the management of delivery workflows within a Client programme. The individual must be capable of working within stringent governance and compliance frameworks. The appointed Scrum Master will take the lead on Scrum deliverables, facilitating the delivery of complex solutions in secure, regulated, and often constrained settings. Expertise with Atlassian JIRA is essential, as it will be used to manage delivery workflows throughout the project. Key Responsibilities Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives) Act as servant leader to Agile teams, removing impediments and enabling delivery Manage and optimise delivery workflows using Jira Software Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a well-groomed backlog. Support delivery in client environments including: Working within client governance frameworks Managing dependencies with external suppliers and systems Ensure Agile practices are adapted appropriately for regulated defence programmes, including supporting RADIO management from a Scrum Manager perspective. Track and report delivery metrics (velocity, burn-down, predictability), ensuring key milestones are tracked and updated on the Project plan. Coach teams and stakeholders in Agile best practices Facilitate collaboration across engineering, architecture, and security teams Support integration of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) and bespoke applications / platforms into Agile delivery, ensuring reporting is taking place in accordance with project governance. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile delivery environments Strong hands-on experience with Jira Software (Epics, boards, workflows, reporting) Experience working within UK government projects Understanding of: Secure / deployed environments Air-gapped or restricted network constraints desirable Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFU or similar) Ability to manage delivery in high-compliance environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Experience Experience working within client programmes Knowledge of Client XX Digital standards or delivery frameworks Experience integrating: Legacy systems Cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS-based solutions) Familiarity with DevSecOps practices in secure environments Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFU SM) Key Attributes Pragmatic Agile mindset (able to adapt Scrum to real-world constraints) Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills Resilient and comfortable working in complex, evolving environments Security-aware and compliance-conscious Proven ability to lead and support in teams Typical Environment Multidisciplinary Agile teams, including multidisciplinary teams: client, vendor, partner and 3rd parties. Highly regulated, security-conscious delivery setting Mix of modern cloud-native, bespoke applications and legacy/COTS systems Tooling centred around JIRA and collaborative platforms Security Requirements Eligibility client UK Security Clearance (SC) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

We are looking for passionate, outgoing and enthusiastic people to help us transform our teams and organisation using Agile ways of working. If you are someone who likes to build relationships, drive valuable outcomes and actively contribute to the defence and sovereignty of the nation, read on below. Salary: £40K to £64K - depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for full time Scrum Masters to join a different and challenging workplace, to help us shape our transformation, and coach teams in Agile ways of working. As the Scrum Master for the team(s) you will play a pivotal role in coaching, facilitating, mentoring and training the team(s) on their journey to more Agile ways of working. Your work will be focused at delivering value at the team level, whilst collaborating with the wider programme and Agile practice. You will be expected to assist the team(s) in embedding good delivery practices, helping to optimise value, proactively resolve issues/impediments and coach the team in a complex programme landscape. As our working context is different to the norm, you will need to maintain a pragmatic and flexible approach, helping adapt a wide range of Agile principles and practices to maximise the benefits to the team(s) and programme. This role would suit an outgoing, proactive and resilient individual who relishes a challenge and is interested in exploring and applying Agile in a unique context. With this in mind, we are keen to find the right person for the role where we can support you, and build your capability to grow within the role and company. What we're looking for from you: A proactive, passionate and resilient Scrum Master to guide and grow 1 or more teams who are new to Agile or need help with developing Agile ways of working A role model for Agile behaviours with the ability to coach/facilitate/mentor/train others on the Agile mind-set, behaviours, frameworks and practices Experience of leading meetings and workshops, driving actions from them and ensuring they provide value An interest in applying Agile ways of working to a combined hardware and software landscape A keen desire to learn, grow and adapt to a unique working environment that makes a real difference to UK defence and sovereignty Due to the nature of the work and the need to develop teams, the expectation will be that you are on-site 3-4 days per week Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

SCRUM Master (SFIA 5) Pay rate: 550 inside IR35 Employment type: Contract Location: Telford - Ideally 2 x per week (will be negotiable but not much) Clearance Level: SC Eligible Overview: We're looking for an experienced SFIA Level 5 Scrum Master with a background in software development and testing. This role requires a delivery-focused Scrum Master who understands the end-to-end delivery life cycle and can apply agile pragmatically to ensure work is delivered successfully. Ideally we are looking for somebody that has delivered across heavy development projects matching the HMRC Environment (Java, AWS, Kubernetes etc) This is not a purely facilitative role; the successful candidate will bring a technical lens to delivery, enabling them to identify risks early, challenge constructively, and adapt ways of working to keep delivery on track. Key Responsibilities Act as Scrum Master across multiple engineering delivery teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies Drive delivery outcomes while applying agile principles pragmatically Identify and remove delivery impediments, risks, and dependencies Use technical experience to assess delivery health, quality, and readiness Work closely with Developers, Testers, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads Provide clear delivery updates to stakeholders and align with governance requirements Required Experience Proven experience as a Scrum Master operating at SFIA Level 5 Prior hands-on experience in software development and Testing Strong understanding of agile delivery frameworks and delivery lifecycles Experience in complex, multi-team environments Confident communicator able to challenge and influence stakeholders Desirable Experience in government or regulated environments Agile / Scrum certification (PSM, CSM, SAFe) Awareness of DevOps and modern testing practices

Software Engineer Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 Location: Southampton - Hybrid on site circa 40% Sector: Defence and National Security You will join a leading defence and national security consultancy, working on software for products in the RF communication and sensors domain. You will be responsible for the detailed design, implementation and testing of components of the product software, working with an agile team. There is a degree of flexibility as to the agile tasking within the agile software team, depending on your expertise, the role can flex to focus either on Modern UI design and implementation or Embedded software development. Key Responsibilities Detailed design of components of the product software Implementation and testing of software as part of an agile software team Gaining understanding of existing system products and future development agendas. Your skills and experience: BEng/BSc and/or master's degree in an appropriate engineering, computer science, information systems or related subject. Knowledge of Sensor and Communication systems. Software engineering experience from R&D concept through to the full product development lifecycle Modern software architecture practices Experience of some kind of scientific application/DSP, including algorithm implementation Capability in multiple languages and switching between languages rapidly, e.g. C++/C#/Python Comfortable with modern agile development practices e.g. Scrum/Kanban Comfortable with modern software tooling e.g. Gitlab, Git, VS Code Benefits: As well as a competitive salary you will enjoy access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment. Security Information : Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see (url removed)>

Business Analyst within AI needed. We are seeking a forward-thinking Business Analyst. You will not just document legacy requirements. You will design the logical guardrails, metrics, and workflows for autonomous AI agents. You will act as the vital bridge between complex enterprise processes and our AI engineering teams. Key Responsibilities 1. Workflow Orchestration & Deconstruction Deconstruct workflows: Break down complex human processes into structured agent instructions. Map state transitions: Outline the iterative "Observe, Think, Act" loops for AI agents. Define guardrails: Establish data requirements, exceptions, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints. 2. Pipeline & Value Management Qualify use cases: Evaluate enterprise bottlenecks to qualify agentic automation opportunities. Manage pipelines: Prioritize the high-value agentic AI transformation roadmap. Design validation metrics: Create framework tracking metrics to monitor agent performance. 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration Translate requirements: Turn business user needs into precise prompts, system specs, and tool-calling logics. Facilitate workshops: Lead discovery sessions with technical engineers and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Technical Knowledge Agentic Frameworks: Basic knowledge of orchestration ecosystems like LangChain, AutoGen, or CrewAI. LLM Foundations: Strong grasp of Large Language Models, prompt engineering, and semantic memory patterns. Tool-Use Integration: Clear understanding of function calling, data pipelines, and external API connectors. Business Analysis Expertise Agile Frameworks: Proven success working inside Agile or Scrum software development lifecycles. Process Mapping: Mastery of decomposition techniques, data rules, and hand-off mapping. Data Fluency: Ability to run analytical assessments and query data to validate agent integrity. Soft Skills Constructive Skepticism: Ability to challenge status-quo enterprise assumptions. Ambiguity Handling: Comfort with exploring fluid, evolving AI product definitions.

Role: PM / Scrum Master Type: 3 Months Contract (likely to extend) Location: Sunderland, UK (Fully REMOTE) Working Model: Fully REMOTE Payrate: 200 - 275 per Day on Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a software development background to lead strategic technology projects in the Energy and Utility sectors. What you will do: Act as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for stakeholders up to the CXO-level. Oversee the delivery of ongoing projects, managing timelines, budgets, tickets, and the project RAID. Collaborate closely with technical SMEs to define requirements and shape solutions. What you need: Demonstrable experience delivering software projects in enterprise-size organizations (Utilities, Manufacturing, or Life Sciences). A strong technical foundation in application development, data engineering, or cloud technologies. A degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Project Manager 11 Months (Potential scope for extension) Location : London (3 days on site) The Project Manager will report into the Senior Product Delivery Manager to delivery global projects within the Enterprise Banking Model (EBM) programme within scaled Agile delivery framework They will work closely with senior Business and Operations stakeholders with functional leads including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, Technology, Test leads and PMO. Strong hand on end to end delivery ownership with 10+ years' experience of global project delivery in financial services/banking is required. The role is onsite based in London with 3 days a week in the office. The key responsibilities of the role include: Proactive, assertive, diplomatic collaboration across global functions across the firm to delivery projects Disciplined scope & requirement management Delivery planning and execution within Scaled Agile- inc quarterly PI planning. Ensuring new functionality fully reviewed, tested and approved for release by stakeholders. Proactive issues, risks, dependencies management always with clear supporting executive support and supporting mitigation options and recommendations Project resource and financial planning using MS Excel and Clarity. Robust stakeholder management Creation and delivery of executive presentations Regular accurate status reporting and senior stakeholder governance Preparation of professional executive level presentations The successful candidate will benefit from having: Must Have Extensive experience of successful Agile delivery in Banking/Finance Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills Highly proficient in: MS Excel- financial/resource planning, project data analysis, charts MS Project - delivery planning MS PowerPoint - executive presentation creation and delivery Professional Project Management qualification. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Project Manager - SaaS Implementation (SaaS Student Residences System) Contract: 6 months initially Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: 500 per day IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead an implementation of a new SaaS Student Residences System . This is a high-impact role driving a complex transformation programme across multiple sites, working with international teams and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major transformation project Own and drive project plans, timelines, and key milestones Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and issues in a fast-paced environment Coordinate delivery with cross-functional teams across the UK, Europe, and North America Engage, influence, and manage senior stakeholders Ensure successful delivery against strict, non-negotiable deadlines Work closely with third-party vendors to deliver IT solutions About You Proven experience within Higher Education (HE) environments Holds a recognised Project Management or Agile certification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, SAFe Scrum Master) Strong experience working within SAFe and Agile frameworks Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) A servant leader mindset with the ability to coach Agile teams and facilitate key ceremonies Practical experience across Scrum, Kanban, Built-in Quality, and SAFe delivery principles Demonstrated ability to support Agile Release Trains (ARTs) in delivering value

About Us BGA is a dynamic and rapidly growing automotive parts manufacturing and distribution company serving both UK and international markets. As part of our continued growth and digital transformation strategy, we are investing in modern technologies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and customer service. We are embarking on a business-critical transformation programme to replace our legacy ERP and Warehouse Management Systems with Oracle NetSuite. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in one of the most significant technology projects in the company's history, helping shape the future of how we operate. Position Overview We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of our ERP and Warehouse Management System transformation programme. Working closely with our internal Data & Technology team and Oracle NetSuite implementation partners, you will be responsible for coordinating all project activities, managing dependencies, driving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring successful delivery from project initiation through to go-live and post-implementation stabilisation. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring someone who thrives on organisation, communication, and execution. You will play a central role in ensuring the programme remains on track, risks are managed effectively, and business objectives are achieved. Key Responsibilities • Own and maintain the overall project plan, tracking milestones, deliverables, dependencies, critical paths, and timelines. • Manage project governance activities including status reporting, project meetings, steering committee updates, and stakeholder communications. • Maintain and actively manage project risk, issue, action, and decision logs. • Coordinate activities across internal departments including Finance, Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Data & Technology, and external implementation partners. • Facilitate collaboration between Oracle consultants, integration partners, EDI providers, shipping carriers, and other third-party suppliers. • Manage project scope, change control processes, timelines, and resource requirements. • Support data migration, integration, and system testing activities, ensuring dependencies are identified and resolved. • Drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT), training activities, and business readiness planning. • Support cutover planning and execution to ensure a successful transition to the new systems. • Monitor project progress against objectives and proactively escalate risks or issues requiring management decisions. About You • Proven experience delivering business transformation, IT, ERP, or systems implementation projects. • Strong project planning, coordination, and governance skills. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different business functions. • Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests. • Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Confident facilitating meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to influence and hold stakeholders accountable without direct line management responsibility. • Proactive, resilient, and able to perform effectively under pressure. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Desirable Experience • Experience delivering ERP implementation projects, particularly Oracle NetSuite. • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) implementations or upgrades. • Exposure to wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or automotive environments. • Understanding of data migration, systems integration, EDI processes, and operational workflows. • Familiarity with business process mapping and change management principles. • Recognised project management qualification such as: PRINCE2 APM PMP Agile Practitioner Scrum Master Why Join Us • Lead a high-profile, business-critical transformation programme. • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic business change. • Be part of a company investing heavily in technology, innovation, and future growth. • Collaborative and supportive working environment. • Exposure to modern ERP, WMS, integration, and data technologies. • Competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits • Free onsite parking • Workplace pension • 28 days holiday including bank holidays • Additional holiday entitlement linked to long service • Free tea and coffee • Flexible working opportunities • Ongoing professional development and training The Opportunity This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a major end-to-end ERP and WMS transformation programme within a growing international business. You will have the chance to make a lasting impact by helping shape the systems, processes, and operational capabilities that will support BGA's future success. If you are an organised, delivery-focused Project Manager with a passion for driving successful change and business transformation, we would love to hear from you.

An opportunity has arisen for an Agile Delivery Manager to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. As an Agile Delivery Manager , you will support multiple cross-functional squads, helping them improve collaboration, delivery performance and sustainable ways of working within a fast-paced technical environment. This is a 6-month contract-based role offering hybrid / remote working options, salary range of £400 - £550 per day and benefits. You will be responsible for: Coordinating delivery activities across several engineering squads. Facilitating key Agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, retrospectives and delivery reviews. Supporting teams in establishing, refining and maintaining effective ways of working. Using delivery and flow data to assist with prioritisation, forecasting and planning. Producing and maintaining dashboards, reports and delivery insights. Enhancing Jira boards, workflows, reporting functionality and automation processes. Promoting Agile and Kanban principles across teams. Leading workshops focused on collaboration, problem-solving and continuous improvement. Assisting new team members with onboarding into squad processes and ceremonies. Creating and maintaining clear process documentation using tools such as Jira and Confluence. Working closely with engineering, product and technical leadership teams to improve delivery outcomes. What we are looking for: Previous experience as an Agile Delivery Manager, Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Delivery lead, IT Delivery Manager, or similar role. Proven track record supporting Agile delivery in technology, software engineering, or product-led environments. Strong facilitation skills across planning sessions, retrospectives, workshops, and team discussions. Experience developing and enhancing team operating models and ways of working. Solid knowledge of Agile, Lean, and Kanban methodologies. Ability to use delivery metrics and flow data to drive planning and continuous improvement. Advanced Jira expertise, including workflows, dashboards, reporting, filters, and automation. Strong stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Experience documenting processes, workflows, and operational procedures. Ability to coach, influence, and support teams without direct line management responsibility. Experience collaborating closely with engineering, product, and delivery leadership teams. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping delivery practices within an innovative technology-led organisation. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Project Manager Full Time; Hybrid (time split between Woking, Surrey office and home) £35,000 £40,000 per annum Our client is a specialist technology group helping the UK Public Sector design better digital services and introduce safe, governed AI. They specialise in user research, service design, accessibility and digital experiences. Their work helps organisations redesign services, so they are easier for citizens to use and more efficient for staff to deliver. They combine human-centred design with modern digital platforms and AI-enabled workflows to support secure, compliant service transformation across the UK public sector. Their goal is simple: to help organisations deliver digital services that are intuitive, accessible and built for real-world impact. Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Company Benefits: Hybrid Working Excellent Office Environment (with pool and table tennis!) Open and fun culture with awesome company social events Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 25 days leave raising to 30 with tenure Rail discount cards Workplace Pension Scheme Paid Sick Leave Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Employee Growth Plans Career and Development Training Free Breakfast, fruit and snacks Purpose of the Role The Project Manager is responsible for the successful day-to-day management and delivery of customer projects across the full project lifecycle ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, identify and mitigate risks, and maintain clear communication end to end. The Project Manager will play a key role in building strong customer relationships, driving delivery confidence, and ensuring projects are effectively planned, governed, and executed. There will be an expectation to embrace modern delivery practices and leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to improve overall project efficiencies including communication, reporting and planning. Job Specification: Lead the successful delivery of customer projects through all stages of the project lifecycle, from initiation through to closure, ensuring alignment with time, budget, scope and quality standards. Define and manage project scope, requirements, assumptions, and dependencies, budgets and resource allocation, creating robust project plans and work breakdown structures. Coordinate and support cross-functional delivery teams, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and collaboration while driving prioritisation, decision-making, and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum. Proactively monitor project progress and performance, identifying issues, blockers, and risks, and drive mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum. Manage project budgets, effort estimates, forecasting, and commercial considerations to ensure financial parameters are met. Plan for and oversee quality assurance activities to ensure deliverables meet organisational standards and customer expectations. Conduct project closure activities, including handovers, lessons learned sessions, project reviews, and continuous improvement actions. Contribute positively to the wider business through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development. Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation where appropriate to improve project planning, reporting, communication, risk management, and overall operational efficiency. Use agentic workflows to automate task tracking, deadline alerts and progress updates within the task management system. Use AI to support budget tracking, variance analysis, revenue reporting, and the creation of project updates and communications, improving efficiency and reporting accuracy. Ensure responsible use of AI Tools and compliance with organisational governance and regulatory requirements. Minimum Required Experience (including personal qualities): Proven experience, ideally delivering client-facing digital, technology, or transformation projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Strong change management capability, with experience managing scope, requirements, and evolving priorities effectively. Ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate cross-functional teams to successful delivery. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to adapt style for technical teams, senior stakeholders, and external clients. Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills, able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Proficient in utilising AI productivity tools and project management software to drive delivery efficiency. Nice To Haves: Working knowledge of project management principles including planning, scheduling, RAID management and stakeholder management. Formal Project Management certification such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, or PMP. Scrum certification (e.g. Scrum Master) or equivalent Agile delivery training.

Scrum Master (SFIA Level 5) Location: Remote (with ad hoc travel as required) Rate: 500 per day inside IR35 Contract Length: Initial 4-month discovery phase, transitioning into a long-term engagement with rolling 6-month Statements of Work Clearance: BPSS required Equipment: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead to drive Agile delivery across one or more squads within HMRC programmes. This role is responsible for ensuring effective Scrum practices, enhancing team performance, and delivering against programme objectives. You will act as a servant leader and coach, fostering continuous improvement and increasing delivery maturity while influencing delivery approaches at a programme level. Core Responsibilities Agile Delivery Leadership Lead end-to-end Agile delivery across one or more Scrum teams Ensure delivery aligns with programme objectives, milestones, and outcomes Support delivery across multiple workstreams and/or complex services Operate at programme level to influence delivery strategy and execution Scrum Facilitation Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies, including: Daily stand-ups Sprint planning Backlog refinement Sprint reviews Retrospectives Maintain team cadence, focus, and predictability of delivery Ensure Agile best practices are consistently applied Coaching & Mentoring Coach teams in: Scrum principles and Agile ways of working Self-organisation, ownership, and accountability Support Product Owners to: Prioritise backlogs effectively Maximise value delivery Drive continuous improvement in team maturity and Agile capability Stakeholder & Governance Management Collaborate with Delivery Managers, Product Managers, Architects, and SMEs Provide regular updates on: Progress Risks Blockers Dependencies Ensure alignment with governance, reporting, and assurance frameworks (HMRC/GDS standards) Influence stakeholders at both team and programme levels Removing Impediments Identify and remove delivery blockers and inefficiencies Drive improvements in: Team velocity Collaboration Quality of delivery Enable teams to operate autonomously and effectively Delivery Tooling & Reporting Manage Agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps) Track and report on: Sprint progress Burn-down charts and velocity metrics Ensure transparency and visibility of delivery across stakeholders Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience operating at SFIA Level 5 (Senior Scrum Master / Delivery Manager) Strong background in Agile methodologies, including: Scrum Kanban SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks Demonstrable experience leading: Cross-functional delivery teams within complex programmes Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation abilities Skilled in conflict resolution and team dynamics Ability to operate effectively at both team and programme levels Technical & Domain Experience Hands-on experience with Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps) Prior delivery experience within: HMRC UK Government GDS (Government Digital Service) environments