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Agile Delivery Manager

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  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • South Africa
  • Posted 03 Oct 2025 by Recru-it
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2623788 - Ref PE011368

About the position

Role:
As Agile Delivery Manager at the company you will play a pivotal role in driving successful delivery across multiple software development initiatives.
 
You will partner with engineering, product, and data teams to ensure that projects are aligned to strategic objectives, delivered on time, and executed according to Agile principles. This role requires not only strong program management and stakeholder engagement skills, but also a deep understanding of Agile technical practices used in modern software development.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Program Leadership: Oversee multiple Agile projects and coordinate dependencies across teams to ensure smooth delivery of complex initiatives.
  • Agile Expertise: Champion Agile principles and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) while tailoring approaches to fit the companies evolving needs.
  • Technical Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, architects, and data engineers to understand and support Agile technical practices such as continuous integration, automated testing, DevOps pipelines, and incremental delivery.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment on goals, scope, and priorities.
  • Delivery Oversight: Track progress at the program level, proactively identify risks, manage dependencies, and remove impediments to keep initiatives on track.
  • Continuous Improvement: Facilitate retrospectives, coach teams, and promote a culture of learning and improvement across the program.
  • Reporting & Transparency: Provide clear and timely program updates to leadership, highlighting risks, progress, and key metrics.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

 
Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Program Manager, or Agile Delivery Manager in a software development environment.
  • Demonstrated experience working directly with software engineering teams.

 
Required Skills

  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong understanding of program management tools and Agile frameworks.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Prior experience in a high-growth tech company or startup environment is an advantage.


Why you’ll love working with the company

The company believes in taking care of their team and creating an environment where you can thrive. As part of their company, you’ll enjoy:
 

  • Flexible Working Arrangements: Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, they offer hybrid and remote options to suit your lifestyle
  • Comprehensive Benefits: From a wellness program to home office reimbursements and continuous learning opportunities, they have got you covered.
  • Team Culture: Fun team-building activities, regular socials, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values transparency, accountability, and work-life balance.
  • Performance Incentives: Competitive salaries, ESOP, and recognition for your hard work.

 













Role:
As Agile Delivery Manager at the company you will play a pivotal role in driving successful delivery across multiple software development initiatives.
 
You will partner with engineering, product, and data teams to ensure that projects are aligned to strategic objectives, delivered on time, and executed according to Agile principles. This role requires not only strong program management and stakeholder engagement skills, but also a deep understanding of Agile technical practices used in modern software development.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Program Leadership: Oversee multiple Agile projects and coordinate dependencies across teams to ensure smooth delivery of complex initiatives.
  • Agile Expertise: Champion Agile principles and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) while tailoring approaches to fit the companies evolving needs.
  • Technical Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, architects, and data engineers to understand and support Agile technical practices such as continuous integration, automated testing, DevOps pipelines, and incremental delivery.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment on goals, scope, and priorities.
  • Delivery Oversight: Track progress at the program level, proactively identify risks, manage dependencies, and remove impediments to keep initiatives on track.
  • Continuous Improvement: Facilitate retrospectives, coach teams, and promote a culture of learning and improvement across the program.
  • Reporting & Transparency: Provide clear and timely program updates to leadership, highlighting risks, progress, and key metrics.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

 
Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Program Manager, or Agile Delivery Manager in a software development environment.
  • Demonstrated experience working directly with software engineering teams.

 
Required Skills

  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong understanding of program management tools and Agile frameworks.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Prior experience in a high-growth tech company or startup environment is an advantage.


Why you’ll love working with the company

The company believes in taking care of their team and creating an environment where you can thrive. As part of their company, you’ll enjoy:
 

  • Flexible Working Arrangements: Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, they offer hybrid and remote options to suit your lifestyle
  • Comprehensive Benefits: From a wellness program to home office reimbursements and continuous learning opportunities, they have got you covered.
  • Team Culture: Fun team-building activities, regular socials, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values transparency, accountability, and work-life balance.
  • Performance Incentives: Competitive salaries, ESOP, and recognition for your hard work.

 












Desired Skills:

  • Project Manager
  • Program Manager
  • or Agile Delivery Manager
  • in a software development environment.
  • Degree

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