Delivery Lead

Harvey Nash Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier technology recruitment company is seeking a skilled Delivery Lead in Sheffield, UK, with hybrid working options. The role involves coaching delivery teams, managing risks, and aligning projects with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex delivery projects and excellent communication skills. Join us for a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including ample annual leave as well as opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

41 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous pension

Recognition awards

Mentoring and development opportunities

Inclusive family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple workstreams.
• Strong leadership in agile teams.
• Confidence in resolving delivery challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Delivery Managers to enhance team performance.
• Provide delivery insights to support strategic oversight.
• Manage risks and escalate issues as necessary.
• Promote agile methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate sprint planning and resources.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and governance.

Skills

Managing complex delivery landscapes

Leadership and coaching skills

Risk management

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Commitment to process improvement

Job description

Delivery Lead
Permanent
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000

Sheffield - Hybrid Working

We're looking for a number of skilled Delivery Leads to guide and develop our clients agile delivery team within their product departments. You'll provide clear oversight of product delivery, remove obstacles, champion best practice, and ensure we deliver valuable digital solutions that support our students, staff and world‑class research.

This role is ideal for someone who loves enabling teams to do their best work, bringing clarity to complex environments, and ensuring delivery aligns with strategic goals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach and support Delivery Managers to create a high‑performing, collaborative team.

• Provide real‑time delivery insight, supporting the Head of Product with strategic oversight.

• Identify and manage risks and issues, acting as a key point of escalation and unblocker.

• Champion agile ways of working and continuous improvement across delivery teams.

• Coordinate sprint planning, schedules and resources to drive efficient, value‑focused delivery.

• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, contributing to governance and decision‑making.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience managing complex delivery landscapes with multiple workstreams.

• Strong leadership and coaching skills within agile teams.

• Confidence managing risk, resolving delivery challenges and aligning work to strategic goals.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Commitment to improving processes, learning and team development.

• Desirable - Experience working within Higher Education or the Public Sector

Why Join Us?

• Minimum 41 days annual leave (plus option to purchase more)

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Generous pension, discounts and rewards

• Supportive staff networks (Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s, Parents’ and more)

• Recognition awards, mentoring and development opportunities

• Inclusive, family‑friendly policies