Delivery Manager

Job title:

Delivery Manager

Company:

The Telegraph

Job description

Job Description:About the RoleTelegraph Technology is looking for a Delivery Manager to work on our digital product portfolio.You will be a self-starter responsible for the delivery of projects and/or product initiatives across a technology delivery stream and will coordinate with senior stakeholders and engineering teams internally and externally. We’re looking for someone with a passion for delivering complex digital projects, breaking down barriers for your projects, planning at a high level, and getting into the details to make things happen to deliver the business goals.You’ll need to be well versed in using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively in cross-department multi-disciplinary teams, with excellent communication skills, with both technical and non-technical audiences and will enjoy building relationships and taking an active interest in stakeholder needs and challenges.We are based in Victoria and operate hybrid working, with 3 days in the office.Key Responsibilities● Manage the delivery of a portfolio of digital strategic projects across multiple teams and departments using appropriate agile and project methodologies to track risks, issues and dependencies● Work closely with Product Management, Business Analysts and Engineering stakeholders to understand the business, product and technology goals and translate these into delivery plans with forecasted dates that we commit to● Facilitate frequent roadmap planning sessions with your teams and stakeholders, applying appropriate prioritisation techniques to the product roadmap, including WSJF and COD so that you advise our stakeholders on the best way to deliver value early.● Ensure your teams understand the project objectives and that you have the appropriate resources and structure in place to deliver, track and report progress● Expertly manage your projects to ensure they are delivered within the defined constraints of time, cost and scope● Expertly manage senior stakeholders and their expectations within the prevailing delivery constraints● Manage relationships and dependencies with technical and non-technical teams (e.g. other Technology, Commercial, Marketing and Editorial teams) and with key vendors and suppliers● Providing ‘servant leadership’ to your project teams● Keeping up to date with the latest delivery and technology innovations● Contributing and building the Community of Practice with the fellow TDMsEssential Skills● Be passionate about the craft of software delivery and have a strong understanding of the SDLC and agile methodologies.● Be an expert in estimating tools and techniques and facilitating workshops with your teams to produce delivery estimates that all the team commits to.● Be an expert in tracking and reporting tools and techniques, keeping tight control on the progress of your projects, and be able to communicate progress in a clear and timely manner.● Be a strong and confident stakeholder manager who provides clear written and oral communications to technical and non-technical audiences as the situation requires.A proactive and tenacious attitude regardless of the challenges that the business and/or your teams may face● Have solid and demonstrable experience of digital product delivery in an e-commerce or media organisationworking closely with Engineering, Product, Design and UX teams● Have solid and demonstrable experience of agile delivery across multiple teams using Scrum and Kanban● Be a strong team worker and contributor with clear communication skills (oral and written) who has the ability to present to both a technical + non-technical audience and at the executive level● Be passionate about the craft of software delivery of quality digital productDesirable Skills● Time spent as a Scrum Master and/or Product Owner● Experience as a Delivery Manager and/or Project Manager● Experience in a Continuous Integration and Delivery environment● Strong technical working knowledge of one or more of the following: web technologies, app technologies, or product APIsBenefits:The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.Training and developmentWith support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.Our commitment to inclusionAt Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our

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Location

London

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:51:40 GMT

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