Lead Delivery Manager

Currys plc; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Currys plc seeks a Lead Delivery Manager in Technology to oversee high-value initiatives across tech domains. The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, agile adoption, and excellence in delivering complex projects with a strong focus on quality standards. If you have over 5 years of experience in large organizations and a proven track record, join us to shape the future of tech retail.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in delivering complex technology initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of the technology landscape and trends.
• Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of multiple tech initiatives.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Drive adoption of agile methodologies and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile methodologies

Project management

Tools

Mulesoft

Oracle

Salesforce

Microsoft Azure

Job description

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Our passion at Currys is helping everyone enjoy the latest tech. We’re proud of the service levels we provide for our customers – online, in-store or in their homes. And it’s all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins.

As a Lead Delivery Manager in Technology, you will be responsible for delivering high-value, complex initiatives across all areas of technology. You will work in collaboration with the business to understand their needs, drive results and deliver excellence.

As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Lead and manage the delivery of multiple technology initiatives, ranging from £3-7m, across different domains and platforms
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the business stakeholders, understand their requirements, and ensure that the initiatives deliver value and meet their expectations
• Define and implement the delivery strategy, approach, and plan, and ensure that initiatives follow the best practices and standards
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, communication, and risks, and proactively resolve any issues or conflicts that arise
• Coordinate and collaborate with the delivery teams, third parties, and other delivery managers, and ensure that the dependencies, interdependencies, and integration points are identified and managed
• Drive the adoption of agile and lean methodologies, tools, and techniques, and foster a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement within the delivery teams and the wider technology function

You will manage risks, issues, and budget, and ensure that initiatives are delivered to schedule, budget, scope, and the highest quality standards. You will also work in a collaborative way with multiple third parties and matrix teams, and foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

You will need:

• Ideally 5+ years experience and proven track record of delivering complex and high-value technology initiatives across different domains and common enterprise-scale technology platforms Mulesoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Azure
• Experience of delivery in large complex organisations, such as FTSE 250 companies or top tier professional services
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the technology landscape, trends, and best practices
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, and ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
• Knowledge of programme organisation structures and proven ability to build teams who are set up for success

We know our people are the magic ingredient in our success. That’s why we reward you with benefits that go deeper than just the day-to-day. Benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career. They include:

• Company Bonus
• Pension Plan

Beyond that, we’ll be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Be part of our talented [department] team and unbox your passion at the UK’s best-known retailer in tech.