Principal Delivery Manager

WRK digital; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

AI project exposure

Job summary

WRK Digital is partnering with a fast-growing AI consultancy to deliver cutting-edge digital and AI projects from Leeds. We are recruiting a Principal Delivery Manager to own complex client engagements, align engineering, product and design teams, and ensure successful delivery.

You will manage multiple workstreams, navigate stakeholder expectations, and balance strategy with hands-on delivery oversight in a consultancy environment. Hybrid work with regular client and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex digital, software or product projects within a consultancy environment.
• Strong stakeholder management capable of influencing senior decision-makers.
• Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams across multiple streams.
• Commercial awareness including managing scope, budgets and risk.
• Strong technical awareness to work with engineering on APIs, cloud platforms and modern delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead major digital and AI projects, building strong client relationships.
• Manage delivery across multiple workstreams and ensure teams are set up for success.
• Balance strategic stakeholder engagement with hands-on delivery oversight.

Skills

Delivery management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget & risk management

Technical awareness

Job description

We're partnering with a fast-growing AI consultancy that's delivering innovative AI products, digital platforms and software solutions for clients across the private sector.

They're looking for a Principal Delivery Manager to lead complex client engagements, working closely with engineering, product and design teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

The Role

You'll take ownership of major digital and AI projects, building strong client relationships, managing delivery across multiple workstreams and ensuring teams are set up for success.

This is a leadership role where you'll balance strategic stakeholder engagement with hands‑on delivery oversight, helping clients navigate complex technology initiatives while driving successful outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering complex digital, software or product projects within a consultancy environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Experience leading cross‑functional delivery teams.
• Commercial awareness including managing scope, budgets and risk.
• Strong technical awareness and the ability to work effectively with engineering teams across areas including APIs, cloud platforms, architecture and modern software delivery.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working (Leeds city centre, 1-2 days per week)
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI projects
• Clear progression within a growing consultancy