Agile Delivery Manager - Newham Digital Customer Programme Discovery Phase

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Summary of the work To manage the Discovery phase via a multi-disciplinary team. The delivery manager will focus on breaking down barriers for the Discovery team, and both planning at a higher level and getting into the detail to make things happen. Specialist role Delivery manager Expected Contract Length 3 months Latest start date 15/08/2016 Who Speclialist Work With You'll be working with the Newham 2020 team (who are delivering a programme of transformation for the Council, working to the Director of Transformation), Council staff and 3rd party suppliers as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Discovery phase of the programme. What Specialists Work On Act as Delivery Manager for Discovery phase of Newham's Digital Customer Programme, focussed on user research, data analysis, customer journeys, development of a digital roadmap. Skills & Experience • 2 years or more experience as a delivery manager on agile projects delivering transformation in the public sector and the cultural changes required to achieve it. • Experience working closely with stakeholders, including executive stakeholders, to help refine project vision, goals and release themes. Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. • Experience working with software delivery teams using modern technologies and practices, including a deep understanding of the Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live process. • Have demonstrable experience of working in a culture of continuous delivery and improvement. Can show evidence of creating a culture of innovation for delivery teams. • Excellent facilitation skills. Nice to Haves • User research methodoliges and practice • Value chain mapping • Roadmapping • Service mapping • Business and operating model canvas Work Location London Borough of Newham, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU Working Arrangments Monday to Friday on site. A professional working day, hours and working pattern as needed to deliver the service in an efficient way. Mainly based from our office in Dockside, London, although some time in other Council offices and locations will be necessary from time to time. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Transparent and collaborative when making decisions • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes • Agile principles at the core of everything Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. What is the expected rate range? The rate range for this role is up to a maximum of £500 per day. 2. Would application for this role preclude any supplier from also applying for the outcomes lot 'Newham Digital Customer Programme Discovery Phase'? No, you are free to apply for both.