Principal Delivery Manager

Principal Delivery Manager.

If you want to be part of an organisation that offers you a variety of work, the opportunity to upskill and become multi-disciplinary in an agile and agnostic environment, work flexibly in line with a healthy work/life balance; be positively challenged and pushed out of your comfort zone; and ultimately, enjoy working alongside your team members, then read on!

About Axiologik

As an experience led consultancy, we build capability, support acceleration of change and make digital transformation continuous and sustainable. We enable organisations to become the best version of themselves.

We believe in hiring talented people with the right attitude and learning potential. The company is now going through an exciting phase of growth, and we hope you can join us on our journey.

Our hiring process has been created with DE&I at the forefront. It consistently evolves with the candidate in mind.

The Axiologik definition of inclusivity is to be a place where everyone can feel free to be themselves. We are committed to developing a culture which values difference and recognises people from different backgrounds and experiences who can bring valuable insights into the workplace and enhance our ways of working.

Things you should know about us:

· Best Companies 1 Star (2024), 2 Star and 3 Star (2025)

· B Corp Certified

You can read more about us here: https://axiologik.com

Salary and Benefits (snapshot)

The salary banding for this role is £95,000 – £130,000 based on experience.

· Vitality health plan for all permanent employees and their family members – including dental, optical, online GP and physio.

· Mental health and wellbeing support services and resources.

· Discretionary 10% performance related bonus and annual salary review.

· 5% matched pension scheme (option to enhance).

· 25 holiday days, with additional given for birthdays and significant life events. There is the opportunity to buy an extra 5 days.

· A tailored learning and development plan with funding for ongoing training.

· 4 paid days per year to volunteer and contribute towards charity and community projects.

· First Direct Arena Leeds private box access throughout the year.

· Candidate referral scheme (£500 - £2000) and Client referral scheme (value based on revenue).

· Recognition Framework – monthly recognitions and rewards for employees.

The Role

As a Principal Delivery Manager, you will lead major digital and business transformation engagements, operating at enterprise and portfolio level. You will set the strategic direction for delivery, ensuring that programmes, products, and services collectively deliver sustained organisational value.

You will work in close partnership with executive sponsors and senior leaders, shaping investment decisions, delivery strategy, governance models, and operating structures. Your accountability extends beyond delivery performance to the realisation of business outcomes, benefits, and long-term capability uplift.

This role requires authoritative leadership across delivery, commercial, and organisational change domains. You will influence at the highest level, build trusted client relationships, and represent delivery excellence as a core organisational capability. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your drive and ambition through team coaching, mentoring and leadership.

There is a requirement to be onsite in our central Leeds office 1 to 2 times a week. This can be discussed with your manager for full flexibility and can be restructured to best suit your needs, as well as some travel to client site (specific to client needs and requirements).

Experience

These are some of the skills we are looking for in candidates. Don’t worry about having a full house, we will still be interested in a chat!

· A strong track record of leading major digital and business transformation at either enterprise or portfolio level, with accountability for delivering strategic outcomes and long-term value realisation, as a programme manager, programme director, or delivery leader.

· Demonstrable experience shaping and governing product-centric delivery models at organisational or portfolio level.

· Experience setting and assuring delivery standards across multiple programmes, teams, and suppliers.

· Leadership of consulting engagements and advisory services across the full digital project and programme lifecycle.

· Accountability for portfolio-level delivery, investment decisions, and benefits realisation.

· Expert knowledge of agile and lean delivery practices, applied strategically across complex enterprises, shaping organisations to deliver successful change, ensuring delivery excellence directly supports business transformation.

· Significant experience managing multiple delivery partners from operational, commercial, and contractual perspectives.

· Ownership of programme and portfolio-level financial management and investment governance.

· Authoritative communication and influence at executive and board level.

· Experience operating in policy-led environments and managing highly demanding stakeholders within complex organisational contexts.

Resourcing Process

All screening calls and virtual interviews will be recorded as part of our processes. If successful in application, you will be asked to confirm pronouns and make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you have, so we can ensure you are set up for success.

There will be a screening call with our Talent Partner, a first stage interview (virtual) and final stage (in person), with a short presentation involved. Our time to hire is typically 4 weeks from advertising but may go outside of this due to Bank Holidays, AL and client engagements.

GDPR Statement

At Axiologik, we take pride in being 100% GDPR compliant. All your data is handled in strict compliance with EU data protection laws. We store your data for up to 12 months. For additional information on how we handled your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website.