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Key Responsibilities Provide clear leadership and direction on the delivery aspects of a project or product. Deliver projects and services using Agile methodologies, leading and co-ordinating agile ceremonies. Coach and mentor team members in agile practices to apply the most. appropriate agile methods and techniques for delivery, while helping the team measure and evaluate outcomes. Support improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the multi-disciplinary delivery team(s). Maintain and define the roadmap and project plan, use data to inform planning decisions and manage internal and external dependencies. Protect the project team from outside distraction, identify blockers and make sure the team collaborates, communicates and focuses on mutually agreed priorities. Actively address project and product risks and issues, escalate as required and remove barriers to delivery. Support project governance and contribute to a range of documentation that may include presentations, briefings, business cases, roadmaps, contracts etc. Identify and communicate team resource needs to resource managers at governance forums to ensure appropriate level of team resource and skills for successful delivery. Ensure project delivery in line with GDS standards through different phases of the delivery lifecycle. Establish strong stakeholder relationships and manage expectations both internally and externally. Monitor project budget reporting and understand how delivery impacts costs and budgets. Follow and understand Ofgem procurement processes and act as point of contact for contracted suppliers. Key Outputs and Deliverables Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Delivery practices are regularly reviewed and improved to enhance delivery effectiveness and team performance. Frequent, Iterative Delivery: Products and services are delivered incrementally and iteratively to maximise value for money. Effective Governance and Agile Practice: Governance structures and agile ceremonies (e.g. sprint planning, retrospectives, showcases) are embedded and consistently drive team alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement. High-Performing, Motivated Teams: Teams are engaged, collaborative, and consistently meet delivery and organisational objectives. Clear, Transparent Delivery Plans: Project and product delivery schedules, milestones, and roadmaps are well-defined, communicated, and continuously updated, with risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions actively tracked and managed. Strong Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholders are well-informed, expectations are managed effectively and delivery decisions are made transparently. Effective Communication Across Functions: Clear and timely communication across delivery teams, technical colleagues, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared understanding.