Delivery Lead

John Lewis Partnership; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail partnership is looking for an Agile Delivery Lead to join their team in Bracknell. This role involves leading product delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring solutions meet business needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in agile frameworks, cloud computing, and retail IT delivery. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000, along with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements and professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading cross-functional digital teams.
• Deep understanding of Retail IT Delivery in an agile environment.
• Knowledge of cloud and microservice technology.

Responsibilities

• Leading product delivery with a focus on quality.
• Collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to release value early.
• Monitoring software releases and planning for potential issues.

Skills

Agile Frameworks

Cloud Technologies

Microservice Technology

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Agile Delivery Lead to join the John Lewis Partnership. You will work within one of our Agile delivery teams in Waitrose, where we continue to invest significantly in developing our technology capabilities, skills, and underpinning technologies. Our in-house engineering capability has been central to our move onto a cloud-hosted micro-service oriented platform, aimed at exceeding customer expectations and delivering on our Partnership Plan.

Working with Product Managers and Engineering teams, you will be instrumental in taking products from conception to implementation, utilizing your passion for delivery and technology. You should have an excellent understanding of agile frameworks and how to define and deliver solutions collaboratively to achieve business outcomes and value.

At a glance

• Hybrid Working - This role involves a mix of working from home (UK-based) and at our Bracknell Head Office. Occasional visits to other locations may be required for collaboration and meetings.

• Salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

• Contract type - Permanent

What you'll be doing as a Delivery Lead

• Leading product delivery with a focus on quality, ensuring solutions meet business needs and are supportable and maintainable.
• Driving delivery by collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams to release value early.
• Releasing software to Production regularly and in a controlled manner, monitoring releases, and planning for potential issues.
• Understanding the technology stacks to add value to decision-making.
• Facilitating agile events, coaching, and mentoring teams to high performance using key metrics.
• Identifying and resolving impediments to keep the team focused on delivering value iteratively.

What you'll have

We value individual experiences and encourage bringing new ideas to the role. Ideally, you will have:

• Passion for building high-performing, cross-functional digital teams.
• Deep understanding of Retail IT Delivery in an agile environment.
• Knowledge of cloud and microservice technology.
• Experience with Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and DevOps frameworks.
• Experience with Flow metrics.

Additional Information

• Visit this link to learn more about the application process.
• Internal applicants can view the job outline at this link.
• Next steps include an initial screening interview if selected.

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The Partnership

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re committed to building a happier world, focusing on retail excellence, innovation, and diversity. As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility, working together with kindness and respect, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Note: Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks. We encourage early application as vacancies can close early due to high demand. We support flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed during the interview process.