Descripción de la oferta
Delivery Lead (Contract)
We’re looking for an experienced Delivery Lead to step into a key interim role, ensuring continuity, structure, and delivery excellence across multiple teams during a period of leave cover.
This is a high-impact position where you’ll act as a central coordination point across Delivery, PMO, People, and senior leadership, driving alignment, maintaining standards, and keeping delivery on track.The Role
You’ll be responsible for maintaining strong delivery discipline across squads, ensuring consistent execution, and acting as the bridge between operational teams and senior stakeholders.
This role requires someone highly organised, proactive, and confident working across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesDelivery Oversight
Ensure consistent execution across Delivery Leads, including planning, estimation, tracking, and governance
Drive accountability and maintain high delivery standards across teams
Support escalation and resolution of risks, blockers, and dependenciesStakeholder Alignment
Act as a key interface between senior leadership and delivery teams
Communicate strategic updates, priorities, and changes clearly across teams
Escalate critical issues and ensure alignment at all levelsPMO and Governance
Ensure adherence to reporting cadence, planning standards, and governance frameworks
Align delivery practices with PMO expectations
Identify and resolve gaps between process and executionResource and Hiring Coordination
Maintain visibility of hiring pipelines, onboarding, and team changes
Ensure hiring decisions align with strategic priorities and budgets
Coordinate across stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding and team transitionsOperational Support
Support day-to-day operational needs within the delivery environment
Help maintain a productive, well-functioning team setup
Escalate operational or structural issues where neededDelivery Excellence
Promote strong delivery culture with ownership, transparency, and accountability
Ensure effective use of tools such as Jira and strong data practices
Maintain predictable delivery through structured planning and trackingWhat We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Delivery Lead, Senior Scrum Master, or similar
Strong experience working across multiple squads and senior stakeholders
Deep understanding of delivery governance, Agile practices, and tools such as Jira
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate with structure while navigating ambiguity
Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, or team scaling is beneficial
