Software Delivery Manager - AQA Education : Job Details

Software Delivery Manager

Manchester: £65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits

Permanent

Hybrid

Closing date for applications is 31st March 2024

Are you an experienced Software Delivery Manager with an outcome-focused approach?

Would like to use your skills to contribute in an organisation that has a positive impact on people's lives?

Landscape

We are seeking two experienced Software Delivery Managers to join our Assessment Technology group in Manchester. The group is responsible for the Microsoft-aligned operational systems that deliver over 3 million GCSE and A-level results annually. It includes the software product covering the full lifecycle of exams series delivery from entry to post-results services, as well as our Integration product built on Azure Integration Services which ensures data can be exchanged securely and reliably between all AQA systems and 3rd parties.

The Software Delivery Managers will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Test Analysts, and other roles, both internally and from suppliers, who are responsible for the delivery of planned change and support for these strategic software products.

Desirable Experience

• Excellent experience of software delivery in a variety of agile / lean and scaled agile delivery structures, with an outcome-focused approach.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge to be able to create, drive, innovate and assess technical solutions across a wide range of software technologies, processes and platforms.
• Structured thinking approach, able to lead groups of people to break down and resolve complex and ambiguous problems in time-pressured environments, recognising and balancing technical against operational and commercial factors.
• Experience delivering in high-stakes and regulated environments.
• High level of curiosity, with a genuine passion for finding and implementing innovative solutions for business problems through technology.
• Passion for continuous improvement in practice, to increase delivery quality, reliability, and dependability.

What's in it for you:

At AQA we recognise our employees' contribution and in return we are proud to offer an extensive reward and benefit package. This includes:

• 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure
• Flexible working environment and professional and personal development at your fingertips.
• 35 hour working week
• Excellent contributory pension (6% - 11.5% dependent on employee contribution)
• Life assurance, BUPA PMI and Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme

What next?

If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response!

We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early.