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Software Delivery Manager
We are seeking a Software Delivery Manager to work for a SaaS company based in Central Bristol. This role will be working alongside their Development Manager to coordinate the Software Development team to ensure the successful delivery of software solutions to their clients.
You will play a key role in driving complex projects from initiation to implementation, supporting existing platforms, and launching new features into our system. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in Agile methodologies, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions..
This role is based full time in their Central Bristol offices.
Role Duties:
Project Facilitation and Coordination:
- Drive complex projects on the product roadmap from initiation to final implementation and launch.
- Ensure that sprints are delivered according to the agreed scope and on time.
- Provide structure and guidance to the team, ensuring focus on key priorities.
- Organize ceremonies, prepare and coordinate work plans, and manage performance and accountability of the team.
Code Quality and Delivery Management:
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define and continuously improve methodologies and processes.
- Manage developer resources across priorities to optimize delivery timelines.
Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management:
- Build strong and collaborative relationships across different departments.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as service desk and technical services.
- Proactively identify and communicate risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers to ensure customer requirements are delivered on time.
Documentation and Process Improvement:
-Craft epics, features, and user stories in alignment with existing priorities.
-Create and manage documentation to support broader business discussions and technical teams.
- Drive continuous improvement by contributing new ideas to the team and shaping the product roadmap.
People Management:
- Lead and manage a team of engineers, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to provide feedback, support career development, and address concerns.
- Assist in setting individual and team goals, tracking progress, and recognising achievements.
Capabilities, and Skills:
- Strong technical awareness using C#, .NET, and SQL.
- Experience with Bitbucket and Azure DevOps.
- Solid understanding of delivery methodologies and release management processes.
- Ability to create and manage documentation for technical and business audiences.
- Experience delivering complex projects involving multiple teams, with a thorough understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present to senior executives and discuss detailed requirements.
- Pragmatic and delivery-oriented mindset, with the ability to bring structure, clarity, and a bias to action.
- Proactive problem solver with the ability to mitigate risks and overcome challenges.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary, Agile cross-functional teams.
- Experience managing developer resources across priorities.
Desired Personal Characteristics:
- Flexible and adaptable with a blend of startup mentality and strategic thinking.
- Passionate about immersing into product, customer, and technical details.
- Curious about new technology and product trends, and able to leverage them to benefit customers.
- Logical thinker with the ability to break larger goals into smaller deliverables.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing conflicts.
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on knowledge sharing and urgency in delivering outcomes.
It's an exciting time to join as they are rolling out new software products and undertaking two large tech refresh projects in 2025.
Please send your CV to find out more
