Job Introduction

We’re looking for an experienced IT Delivery Manager to join our Technology Delivery team in the Technology, Digital and Data division. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering digital and technology initiatives, using agile ways of working and strong team leadership to make it happen. 

You’ll be responsible for leading agile delivery squads, running agile ceremonies, and encouraging continuous improvement across delivery practices. To succeed, you’ll need a strategic mindset, excellent people skills, and a real focus on driving successful outcomes. 

Role Responsibility

As our new IT delivery Manager, you will also: 

• Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Collaborate with Delivery Leads to manage and prioritise delivery backlogs
• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams on agile principles, IT standards, and risk management practices
• Identify and remove delivery impediments to ensure optimal team performance
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders regarding delivery progress, risks, and dependencies
• Support agile tooling and promote experimentation with emerging delivery frameworks
• Contribute to the development of agile communities of practice and organisational learning

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for:  

• Experience applying project and program management methodologies, with strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches.
• Demonstrable experience in leading agile teams and managing complex delivery environments
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable information
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and manage competing priorities, while building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Experience in digital transformation and platform team development is a nice to have

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary, you will also receive:

• Discretionary on-target bonus of 10%. Up to a max 20% based on performance
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave. Flexible public holidays and option to buy/sell additional leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 6x salary death in service
• Holistic health and wellbeing support package
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement 
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work

About the Company

The Medical Protection Society Ltd (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning member’s subscriptions are either invested into bettering the organisation, colleagues and products, or kept safe should members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want colleagues to feel empowered to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and be determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring members best interests are at the core.

Medical Protection Society