Agile PMO %26 Performance Lead

easyJet; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday provider near Luton Airport is seeking a full-time PMO & Performance Lead to drive operational excellence in Agile practices. Your role involves overseeing digital product teams, conducting performance analysis, and mentoring staff. A strong background in Agile delivery is essential, along with proficiency in tools like Jira. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, company-wide bonus, and discounted flights.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company-wide bonus scheme

7% pension contribution

Discounted flights

Free easyJet Plus membership

Annual holiday vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong background in Agile Delivery or PMO / Project Governance.
• Proven track record in implementing Agile practices.
• Strong facilitation skills guiding teams through Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by embedding Agile principles.
• Provide in-depth data analysis for decision-making.
• Support organisational change management.

Skills

Agile Delivery

Project Governance

Facilitation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

easyJet holidays is the UK’s fastest growing tour operator, with a mission to provide brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices in 130 destinations across Europe. We combine easyJet’s vast flight programme with 6300 handpicked hotels and best-in-class technology to provide the perfect package holiday. Since launching in 2019, we have become the fastest growing, lowest cost, highest margin travel business in the UK; delivered significant profits to the easyJet group and are on track to deliver £250 million in profits for the current financial year; launched an award-winning sustainability strategy focused on positive local impact; doubled the size of our team year-on-year and been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for 3 consecutive years (2023, 2024 and 2025); and expanded our business into Europe, with Switzerland announced as our first source market.

We’re an ambitious team and we don’t intend on stopping here. We want to lead the industry and become the holiday provider of choice, and to do this we’re building remarkable teams with modern ways of working.

What you’ll be doing

• The Agile PMO & Performance Lead drives operational excellence by embedding Agile principles and optimising workflows across product teams.
• As a key liaison among digital product teams, third-party suppliers, and business stakeholders, you’ll communicate and influence at all levels to define and monitor relevant metrics that connect with shop floor processes for performance improvement.
• Provide in-depth data analysis for decision-making to ensure reliable delivery and visibility of value streams.
• Support organisational change management and scale Agile practices across teams.
• Lead process performance management, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and drive continuous improvement to align with organisational goals.
• Coach and mentor teams to enhance Agile adoption and deliver high-performing results.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to proactively manage risks and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and delivery speed.
• Demonstrate ownership by motivating teams to deliver consistent results, making timely decisions, and resolving root causes of problems to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate strategies effectively, manage and mentor teams to achieve high performance, and address under-performance swiftly.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, lead change initiatives, and thrive in ambiguous environments while building cross-functional relationships and leveraging diverse perspectives for better decision-making.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Strong background in Agile Delivery or PMO / Project Governance with a proven track record in implementing Agile practices and driving organisational transformation.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience guiding teams through Agile processes.
• Proficiency with Agile tools (e.g., Jira and Confluence) and solid knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills, capable of fostering collaboration across all organisational levels.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive base salary and an all-inclusive benefits package including a company-wide bonus scheme and a 7% pension contribution.
• Share options, life assurance, and a flexible range of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
• Heavily discounted flights for you and your loved ones, free easyJet Plus membership, and annual holiday vouchers.

Role details

The role is full-time and based at our easyJet holidays HQ near Luton Airport. We operate a hybrid working model with three in-office days per week.

How to apply

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications and the closing date may be brought forward, so apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At easyJet holidays, we see people first for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment. We strongly encourage applications even if you feel you don’t meet every item in the criteria. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working, and we operate a hybrid working structure.

About easyJet holidays

Ready to make your next move? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet holidays. In 2019 we launched our business with a mission to provide brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices. We want to lead the industry by making sustainable travel affordable and accessible to everyone, and we’re building remarkable teams with modern ways of working.

By joining us you’ll be part of the UK’s fastest growing tour operator and a company named as one of the Best Workplaces in Travel. You’ll be given autonomy to do your job, a platform to share your ideas, and you’ll work with the very best people in the industry to create experiences customers will remember forever.

Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet holidays

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