Delivery Lead

Delivery Lead (Data) required by our client an international education establishment provider, currently seeking a number of experienced Delivery Leads in their Data team. This role bears accountability for health, flow, and continuous improvement of the delivery team. The Delivery Lead assumes a critical role, driving motivation, and overseeing the performance of multi-disciplinary product and project delivery teams

The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working with 2-3 days a week required in their London office in a really welcoming and positive working environment. Our client offers a competitive salary and package which includes:-

• Salary: £38,000 - £46,000
• London Allowance: £3,300 for London based candidates where applicable).
• Attractive pension scheme (employer contributions up to 27%)
• 32 days holiday plus bank holidays package (c39 days).
• Hybrid working - location: Stratford, London, you will be required to work in the office up to 3 days a week , Edinburgh or Cardiff up to 1 day per week
• Excellent work/life balance opportunity in collaborative working environment

Delivery Lead - Skills and experience

• Varied knowledge and demonstrable experience of delivery in an Agile environment.

• Ability to liaise with senior management stakeholders, business users, PMO Programme level colleagues managing third party suppliers to deliver suitable solutions.

• Understand the fundamentals of the Agile framework (such as iterative development using incremental delivery).

• Experience of using formal planning tools to create delivery plans where appropriate (for example Miro, Jira, Confluence, Planner etc)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills using various tools including Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Deep understanding of Kanban metrics (Lead Time, Cycle Time, Throughput) and how to use data to drive team improvement.

• Experience in conflict resolution and high-performance team dynamics.

• Fluency in English

The Delivery Lead focuses on removing blockers, facilitating lean processes, and ensuring the team can deliver value at a sustainable pace. Responsible for orchestrating the seamless execution of value delivery, the Delivery Lead navigates the intricacies of product and digital development with an emphasis on efficiency, collaboration, and high performance. From initiation to implementation, this role takes charge of product team’s delivery, fostering a culture of motivation and collaboration to ensure the successful realization of E&E products and projects.

Delivery Lead - Main accountabilities

• Facilitating Flow & Value and Problem Solving: Initiate, develop, and maintain effective relationships and engagement with owners and stakeholders dispersed across the globe.
• Functional Expertise: Own the delivery of digital products and projects assigned to this role, acting as either a servant or delivery leader where appropriate.
• Service Improvement: Creating a delivery ethos amongst all teams they lead.
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management: Initiate, develop, and maintain effective relationships and engagement with owners and stakeholders, dispersed across the globe.
• Commercial and Financial Management: Collaborate with third-party partners to ensure they are integrated into the team's Agile workflow and culture.

The roles are offered on a permanent basis, and can be based anywhere in the UK and offer a salary £38,000 - £46,000 (plus £3,300 for London based candidates where applicable.

The successful candidate will also enjoy first-class benefits including attractive pension scheme (employer contributions up to 27%) and 32 days holiday plus bank holidays package.

Please forward your CV to our Consultant Elaine Hallworth for further information.