Leading the way digitally, in the world of hospitality, we have a great opportunity for an Agile Delivery Manager. With multi-million-pound investment behind this journey, the digital space here at Mitchells & Butlers has, over recent years, moved at pace through a huge transformation period, with the growth of this only expected to continue and develop with an increasing number of guests using technology as part of their experience when visiting our pubs, restaurants, and bars!

Working in a hybrid role, with both remote and office working as a benefit, as an Agile Delivery Manager, you will be supporting the effective delivery of complex digital products and services often delivered by multiple teams using agile techniques. You will be experienced or have a desire to be experienced with agile techniques and work in partnership with the Delivery team and Product team, where you will be tasked with ensuring delivery teams are empowered to self-organise effectively.

Join us at Mitchells & Butlers, the heart of hospitality. With over 1,600 sites we’re the home of some of the nation’s favourite restaurants, bustling bars, cosy country pubs and the local you didn’t know we owned. Think of a brand for any occasion, we’re all about providing moments to remember. If you’re passionate about digital transformation and the hospitality industry combined, we want to hear from you!

You'll be well rewarded...

• Buy up to an extra 2 weeks holiday – life is for living after all! 
• Annual Bonus Scheme, up to 30% of salary – We’re all about rewarding the hard work everybody puts in
• Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands, so whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery we’ve got you covered.  What’s more, you can also choose FIVE of your nearest and dearest and sign them up to 20% family and friend’s discount.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends! 
• Flexible working – to fit around the other important things in life   

On top of all this, we offer; a pension, 26 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

The Opportunity – Agile Delivery Manager   

As Agile Delivery Manager, reporting into the Head of Agile Delivery, you will:-

• Evaluate and advise teams on appropriate delivery methodology
• Actively partner and support cross functional teams with resources from engineering, experiences, production etc in delivery
• Drive and maintain a high standard for agile ways of working across the digital teams
• Successfully lead teams through the full product lifecycle
• Solve and unblock issues between teams or departments across all stakeholder levels
• Work closely with the Product Managers to ensure that goals are set and managed at all levels (product, release, sprint etc), and production is driven according to the agreed objectives
• Responsible for delivering assigned projects in an efficient and effective way
• Facilitating regular updates from the Product team on sprint goals and achievements
• Create a highly motivated environment and a culture of sustainability, ensuring the needs of the team are met

What you’ll need to bring to the Agile Delivery Manager role: -

• 2-3 years of demonstrable experience of dealing with complex digital projects, preferably utilising a variety of Agile methodologies
• Agile Project Management including Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban, highly desirable
• Knowledge of Lean Software Development principles, highly desirable
• Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time.
• Confidence to challenge and accommodate in equal measure
• Ability to motivate and encourage self-management by providing guidance and coaching to other members of the team and acting as a role model.
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to be flexible in delivery methodologies and approaches
• Able to work independently and autonomously, managing day to day workload and priorities and managing the workload of others as required

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

 To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We really care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 44,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger.

Sounds like an opportunity where you could make a difference? Apply for this Agile Delivery Manager role today and we’ll be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting journey.