Job Description
Reporting into the Senior Delivery Manager, the Delivery Manager is responsible for leading up to two cross functional delivery teams. Working closely with the Product Management team and key business stakeholders, this role leads the delivery of technology using both internal and third party development teams.
The successful candidate will be initially aligned to our Digital Technology ‘Run' product line, although there may occasionally be a requirement to move product line to support business priorities. The Run product team works closely with The FA Grassroots Division by creating best in class digital products supporting football administration for major stakeholders across football, enabling direct engagement with participants and providing a better digital experience for all.
The role is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract based at Wembley Stadium.
What will you be doing?
DELIVERY
Servant leader for a software development team consisting of developers, QA Engineers, a Product Owner and a Product Manager
Working with Product Managers and Product Owners to facilitate effective product planning, backlog management and creating a clear delivery plan
Ensuring ongoing and effective delivery management and communication
Support the day to day activities of an agile team and ensure agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives take place and are effective
Driving the efficacy of the agile delivery team improving velocity and quality, producing supporting metrics and data to highlight areas of potential improvement
Nurture a culture of continuous improvement within the delivery team
Help identify and manage cross team dependencies
Ensure that the team correctly track development activities and progress in Jira
GOVERNANCE
Ensure that delivery follows the FA Delivery Framework – adhering to all reporting and documentation requirements.
Ensure all delivery reporting requirements are met including RAG status, delivery plan, roadmaps and RAID logs
Ensure Steering Group with senior stakeholders is in place for initiaitve delivery review.
Ensure all delivery follows standard FA IT change control processes and releases are communicated in an effective and timely manner.
Manage risk effectively and escalate issues appropriately
OTHER
Support the development and continuous improvement of IT policies specifically the adoption of agile delivery best practice.
Contribute to the wider DT through various communities of practice (Agile, Delivery etc)
Represent Digital Technology on cross-functional teams and promote collaboration and mutual understanding of delivery methodologies.
Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet The FA's changing priorities.
The successful candidate will be initially aligned to our Digital Technology ‘Run' product line, although there may occasionally be a requirement to move product line to support business priorities. The Run product team works closely with The FA Grassroots Division by creating best in class digital products supporting football administration for major stakeholders across football, enabling direct engagement with participants and providing a better digital experience for all.
The role is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract based at Wembley Stadium.
What will you be doing?
DELIVERY
Servant leader for a software development team consisting of developers, QA Engineers, a Product Owner and a Product Manager
Working with Product Managers and Product Owners to facilitate effective product planning, backlog management and creating a clear delivery plan
Ensuring ongoing and effective delivery management and communication
Support the day to day activities of an agile team and ensure agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives take place and are effective
Driving the efficacy of the agile delivery team improving velocity and quality, producing supporting metrics and data to highlight areas of potential improvement
Nurture a culture of continuous improvement within the delivery team
Help identify and manage cross team dependencies
Ensure that the team correctly track development activities and progress in Jira
GOVERNANCE
Ensure that delivery follows the FA Delivery Framework – adhering to all reporting and documentation requirements.
Ensure all delivery reporting requirements are met including RAG status, delivery plan, roadmaps and RAID logs
Ensure Steering Group with senior stakeholders is in place for initiaitve delivery review.
Ensure all delivery follows standard FA IT change control processes and releases are communicated in an effective and timely manner.
Manage risk effectively and escalate issues appropriately
OTHER
Support the development and continuous improvement of IT policies specifically the adoption of agile delivery best practice.
Contribute to the wider DT through various communities of practice (Agile, Delivery etc)
Represent Digital Technology on cross-functional teams and promote collaboration and mutual understanding of delivery methodologies.
Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet The FA's changing priorities.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Delivery Manager - Run Product Line (FTC) position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
