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Nick Rowland

IT Project Manager & Agile Delivery

€579/day
Manchester, GB
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Nick

I'm an Agile Delivery Lead with 10+ years' experience helping cross-functional teams deliver complex digital and cloud products. I specialise in creating environments where teams can self-manage, collaborate effectively, and deliver measurable outcomes through Agile, Lean, and continuous delivery principles.

I come from a technical background (infrastructure, cloud, software delivery), which gives me a unique perspective when working with engineering teams. It helps me understand architectural considerations, anticipate risks earlier, and support more informed, transparent decision-making across projects and stakeholders.

Collaboration is central to how I work. I believe in bringing teams together, creating shared understanding, and using Agile and collaboration tooling to improve alignment, prioritisation, and delivery flow.

I've delivered high-stakes technology and digital experiences for organisations including Disney, Manchester United, and Freshfields. My leadership style is rooted in servant leadership, clarity, empowerment, and coaching - helping teams build sustainable delivery capability and continuously improve.

I'm especially passionate about simplifying complexity, improving flow, strengthening cross-team communication, and guiding teams to deliver iteratively with a strong focus on outcomes rather than outputs. I'm also expanding my technical depth in AWS and Cybersecurity to strengthen delivery assurance and architectural awareness.

If you're interested in Agile delivery, complex digital transformation, or want to connect - feel free to reach out.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Manchester (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer,
    IT Project Manager & Agile Delivery
    June 2023 - Today (3 years)
    ● Enabled cross-functional teams and Deloitte in delivering Partner Accounting and cloud-based systems aligned to billing efficiency, data accuracy, and automation outcomes.
    ● Oversaw implementation of Monday.com across teams-improving transparency, prioritisation, delivery flow, and resource management.
    ● Delivered the upgrade from CompuLaw to Milana (Aderant) using Agile methods to coordinate collaboration, prioritisation, and iterative delivery.
    ● Facilitated Agile ceremonies and coached teams on refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives, and value-based prioritisation.
    ● Provided delivery assurance to senior stakeholders through clear communication of risks, dependencies, and progress.
    ● Strengthened alignment across Finance, Apps, Architecture, and Operations through improved visibility and decision-making.
    ● Supported adoption of AI tooling (CoPilot, Gemini), helping teams iterate and experiment with new workflows.
    ● Encouraged a culture of self-management, transparency, and continuous improvement.
    Agile method Agile Project Management Technical project management Scrum Project Management
  • Slingco
    Programme Manager / Delivery Lead
    October 2022 - June 2023 (8 months)
    ● Created a PMO framework with an Agile mindset, improving collaboration and simplifying governance.
    ● Introduced iterative planning and communication rhythms that reduced delivery cycle times and removed bottlenecks.
    ● Supported a shift toward outcome-based delivery, enabling teams to prioritise customer value.
    ● Facilitated workshops to improve alignment across engineering, sales, and operations.
    Agile Project Management Agile method Project Governance Technical project management Project Management
  • Manchester United
    Senior Digital Manager & Delivery Lead
    September 2021 - October 2022 (1 year and 1 month)
    ● Led Agile delivery of the Manchester United OneProduct App (20M+ downloads), integrating MUTV, live streaming, content management, and fan engagement features.

    ● Collaborated with DXC and HCL to coordinate delivery, manage dependencies, and align engineering and product teams across vendors.

    ● Drove the implementation of a content management platform digitising archive footage from the 1950s onwards, enabling global digital access.

    ● Worked closely with engineering, product, content, UX, and commercial teams to deliver iteratively in a fast-paced environment.

    ● Ensured delivery remained aligned to engagement, retention, and digital experience outcomes.
    Agile method Agile Project Management Digital Transformation Scrum Technical project management

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Education

  • BSc
    Manchester Metropolitan University
    BSc
  • PRINCE2 Certification
    PMI
    PRINCE2 Certification

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