Alfred H Knight Group
Agile Delivery Manager
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
WHAT IS ON OFFER
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Agile Delivery Manager to join our team in Prescot.
This is a brand-new, pivotal role within our IT function during an exciting period of digital transformation, modernization, and business growth. As a trusted global leader spanning five generations, we combine our rich heritage with modern technology to drive continuous innovation across our international operations.
Key Role Highlights & Responsibilities:
- Work Life Balance: Enjoy a great work-life balance with 3 days on-site at our Prescot head office and 2 days working from home.
- Global Impact: Work as part of a collaborative, forward-thinking global team shaping our ongoing IT strategy.
- Scrum & Agile Leadership: Facilitate key Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Retrospectives) and coach teams on Agile best practices.
- Release & Delivery Management: Plan, coordinate, and lead software releases for all in-house applications across the full lifecycle.
- Cross-Functional Bridge: Act as the key link between technical development teams, QA, IT Support, and business partners to remove blockers and drive delivery.
- Continuous Improvement: Research and implement new configuration and delivery methodologies to automate and enhance deployment speed and quality.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
ABOUT US
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family-owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis, and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels, and agriculture industries.
We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling, and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology, and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including agile and hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tooling such as Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
- Knowledge of release and change management processes, including integration with ITIL functions and governance requirements.
- Basic understanding of software architecture concepts, APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and microservices.
Required Competencies
- Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.
- Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to bring fresh, creative ideas to challenges.
- Proactive, curious, and solution-oriented with a drive to challenge the status quo and exemplify Agile values.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Required Work Experience
- Proven experience working in an Agile Delivery role (e.g., Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Manager, Software Delivery Manager, Product Owner).
- Demonstrable experience facilitating meetings across multiple organizational levels.
- Strong experience managing stakeholder expectations and navigating complex stakeholder scenarios.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Scrum Master qualification (preferred).
- Degree educated (desirable).
BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location