Hippo is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for an Intermediate Delivery Manager to support our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact.
As an Intermediate Delivery Manager, you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do.
You will act as an Intermediate Consultant to deliver Delivery Management services to our clients. You will be responsible for the smooth running of agile ceremonies and the health of your team. You will focus on removing blockers, protecting the team from outside distractions, and ensuring that high-quality work is delivered at a sustainable pace.
Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well-engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Intermediate Delivery Manager will be a key player and implementer in this.
Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Intermediate level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role, which we are very keen to support.
Your Role in a Nutshell
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Facilitate agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives, Sprint Planning) ensuring they are effective and time-boxed.
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Identify, track, and remove "blockers" or impediments that prevent the team from making progress.
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Use data and metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time) to help the team understand their performance and plan future work accurately.
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Build a supportive and inclusive team culture where every member feels empowered to contribute.
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Manage project timelines and stakeholder expectations, providing transparent updates on progress and risks.
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Help the Product Owner manage the backlog, ensuring work is ready for the team to pick up.