Are you an experienced Agile professional with a background in software delivery within complex, traditionally waterfall-driven programmes? Do you hold SC clearance and enjoy working in environments that challenge your expertise? We’re looking for a Agile & Software Delivery Assurance Consultant to join a high-profile project within a Defence-focused organisation. This role, based in Dorchester with the flexibility of hybrid working, involves a 9-week engagement – roughly 40 days of consulting. You'll be assessing and improving software delivery practices, helping ensure delivery excellence across a critical equipment programme.
What you’ll be doing:
- Conducting comprehensive software delivery reviews – analysing current development processes, governance, tools (especially JIRA), and stakeholder interactions.
- Evaluating agile methods in practice – identifying what’s working well and where challenges lie, especially within complex engineering environments.
- Providing pragmatic, actionable recommendations – balancing agile techniques with the realities of waterfall processes, aiming to optimise hybrid delivery models.
- Collaborating with stakeholders – working closely with technical teams, programme leaders, and subject matter experts to understand operational constraints.
- Producing clear, evidence-based reports – summarising findings and tailoring presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in Agile and Software Delivery – particularly as a Product Owner, Delivery Lead, or Agile Consultant within complex programmes.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and release management – with a track record of end-to-end software project delivery.
- Experience in large-scale or defence sectors – understanding the integration of software into traditionally waterfall-driven environments.
- Leadership in software projects – working effectively across technical teams and stakeholders, capturing requirements and driving delivery.
- Analytical mindset and advisory skills – capable of critically assessing current practices and recommending practical improvements.
- SC clearance is essential – candidates must hold the relevant security clearance prior to joining.
What’s in it for you?
This is a contract role offering between £500 and £550 per day (outside IR35), providing a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a high-profile defence project. You’ll work in a collaborative environment, supported by industry experts, with a focus on delivering tangible improvements to software delivery processes. If you’re ready to leverage your Agile expertise in a challenging, impactful assignment, we’d like to hear from you. Evodia Limited acts as the employment business for this vacancy, committed to transparent and professional recruitment. Take the next step in your career and join a programme where your skills will actively influence future ways of working within the defence sector.