Senior Delivery Manager

Job Description

ABOUT US

Candyspace are tried and tested digital product experts, creating apps, websites and digital products for ambitious, results-focused organisations investing in growth, including some of the best-known brands in the UK and beyond.

Working at Candyspace is about building products that people love. We all work hard to define the sweetspot between customers' needs and the demands of the businesses who employ us. And by building products that they all love, we love those products too. To do this you will be a part of a diverse and inclusive team of like-minded people, ambitious for themselves and passionate about what they do. You will work on exciting and challenging projects.

Candyspace is an equal opportunities employer and we strongly encourage people of colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents and individuals with disabilities to apply for roles here. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know and feel free to note which pronouns you use (she/her, he/him, they/them, etc).

Role Overview

The Agile Delivery Manager will lead the incremental delivery of a consumer-facing mobile streaming application. The platform currently supports iOS and Android.

This role is accountable for day-to-day Agile delivery, managing complex dependencies with clients and third-party partners, and ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery aligned to the delivery roadmap. The Agile Delivery Manager works closely with the Product Owner, iOS & Android engineering teams, and client stakeholders to align scope, manage expectations, surface risks early, and continuously improve delivery outcomes.

Requirements

Delivery & Execution

Own end-to-end delivery across our iOS & Android Agile teams
Manage day-to-day delivery activities to ensure milestones, commitments, and release targets are met
Facilitate and run Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and release planning
Ensure delivery remains aligned to agreed scope, timelines, and quality standards
Drive and support the QA UI Automation initiative, helping establish structure, milestones, and delivery ownership

Dependency & Risk Management

Actively manage dependencies across our teams, client stakeholders, and multiple third-party vendors
Identify delivery risks early and clearly articulate impact, mitigation options, and trade-offs
Proactively escalate risks and blockers internally and with the client, ensuring transparency and timely decision-making
Track and manage external constraints that could impact release readiness (app store approvals, SDK updates, platform changes)

Stakeholder & Client Management

Serve as a primary delivery contact for client stakeholders, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and dependencies
Manage stakeholder expectations on scope, timelines, and delivery trade-offs
Support structured decision-making by presenting options, impacts, and recommendations
Build strong, trusted relationships across product, engineering, client, and third-party teams

Product Owner Support

Partner closely with the Product Owner to support backlog readiness, prioritisation, and refinement
Help translate product goals and roadmap priorities into realistic delivery plans
Ensure stories are well-defined, ready, dependencies are understood, and teams are set up for success
Enable the Product Owner to focus on value and outcomes by owning delivery mechanics

Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Define and track meaningful delivery metrics (e.g. velocity, predictability, goals, quality)
Produce clear, concise delivery reporting for internal leadership and client stakeholders
Use data and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement across teams
Promote a culture of learning, transparency, and sustainable delivery pace

Agile Ways of Working

Champion pragmatic Agile practices tailored to mobile and platform-based product delivery
Balance Scrum and Kanban approaches as appropriate for feature development, defects, and operational work
Encourage collaboration, ownership, and accountability across teams
Continuously improve Agile maturity without introducing unnecessary process overhead

Required Skills and Experience

Proven experience as an Agile Delivery Manager, Delivery Lead, or similar role in digital or mobile product delivery
Strong experience managing complex dependencies across clients and third-party partners
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations and navigate scope, timeline, and priority trade-offs
Strong risk identification and mitigation skills, with confidence in escalating issues early
Hands-on experience running Agile ceremonies and managing day-to-day delivery
Experience supporting Product Owners in fast-paced product environments
Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
Experience using Agile delivery tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)