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.

Skills

Delivery leadership
Agile delivery
Stakeholder management
Data-driven delivery
Governance & reporting
User-centered delivery
Process improvement
AI in delivery
Executive stakeholder influence

Job description

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

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