Delivery Lead

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to oversee the delivery of complex IT and business initiatives within a fast-paced enterprise. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage roadmaps, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to high quality.

The role requires strong governance, stakeholder management and risk experience, with hybrid working and BPSS eligibility. Sheffield-based with 3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Delivery Lead, Programme Delivery Manager, or Senior Project Manager in a large enterprise.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Experience managing complex technology and business transformation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience overseeing budgets, forecasting, and resource management.
• Familiarity with IT service management and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple projects and workstreams, aligning with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain delivery roadmaps, milestones, and dependencies across programmes.
• Manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies with mitigation plans.
• Facilitate collaboration between business, technology, architecture, security, and operations teams.
• Drive governance and reporting processes with clear updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure teams adhere to methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs and implement continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with external vendors and third‑party suppliers to deliver contracted services.
• Lead steering meetings, governance forums, and workshops.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile & hybrid methodologies

Governance & risk management

Budget forecasting

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: March 29, 2027
Work Set Up: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the Sheffield office
Clearance Required: BPSS eligibility required

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Delivery Lead to oversee the successful delivery of complex business and technology initiatives within a fast-paced enterprise environment. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage delivery roadmaps, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role requires a strong blend of leadership, stakeholder management, governance, and delivery expertise. The Delivery Lead will serve as the key point of coordination between business stakeholders, technology teams, third-party suppliers, and senior leadership to ensure alignment of objectives and successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans, roadmaps, milestones, and dependencies across complex programmes.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Facilitate collaboration between business, technology, architecture, infrastructure, security, and operational teams.
• Drive effective governance and reporting processes, providing clear and accurate updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery teams adhere to agreed methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor project performance through key metrics and KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure optimal utilisation of project teams.
• Support financial management activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, and cost control.
• Coordinate with external vendors and third-party suppliers to ensure successful delivery of contracted services.
• Lead project and programme steering meetings, workshops, and executive governance forums.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across delivery teams.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, governance frameworks, risk requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate proven experience as a Delivery Lead, Programme Delivery Manager, Senior Project Manager, or in a similar role within a large enterprise environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of project and programme delivery methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
• Bring demonstrable experience managing large-scale technology and business transformation initiatives.
• Exhibit excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior executives.
• Show experience managing complex delivery dependencies across multiple teams and functions.
• Apply strong governance, risk management, and reporting expertise.
• Demonstrate experience overseeing project budgets, forecasting, financial tracking, and resource management.
• Communicate effectively and bring exceptional presentation and leadership skills.
• Manage competing priorities effectively in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Apply strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• Bring financial services or banking sector experience, which is highly desirable.
• Demonstrate knowledge of technology platforms, cloud services, infrastructure, and enterprise applications.
• Show familiarity with IT service management and operational frameworks.
• Bring experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Hold relevant certifications such as Agile, Scrum Master, SAFe, PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent, where applicable.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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