Strategic Agile Delivery Lead (Principal)

Hippo Digital Limited

Leeds

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

25 days holiday

Perkbox discounts

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Cycle-to-work

Salary sacrifice EV

Season ticket loans

Wellbeing sessions

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Hippo Digital Limited, headquartered in Leeds, seeks a Principal Delivery Manager to lead large-scale delivery programs across public and private sectors. You will shape strategic direction, mentor Delivery Managers, and work with executives to align on goals and funding.

The role requires deep experience in agile delivery, governance, and data-driven decision making. You will drive organisational change, promote user-centered delivery, and contribute to Hippo's growth as a trusted digital

Qualifications

Extensive experience guiding large-scale delivery and digital transformation.
Proven ability to use delivery data and metrics to influence executive decisions.
Experience documenting delivery governance and reporting at senior levels.
Advocate for user-centered delivery and organizational efficiency.
Track record of delivering long-term client outcomes and value.
Experience implementing AI tools and workflows in delivery.

Responsibilities

Take the lead in investigating major delivery and organisational challenges and define long-term roadmaps.
Oversee delivery health across a portfolio of projects and improve lean processes.
Lead workshops with executive stakeholders to align goals and funding.
Build strong client relationships and identify risks and opportunities.
Directly manage and mentor other Delivery Managers.
Lead hiring strategy and chair interview panels for the discipline.