Delivery Lead

Rank Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible hours

Wellbeing program

Career development

Industry certifications

International exposure

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Rank Interactive, the digital arm of The Rank Group, is seeking a Delivery Lead to oversee multiple agile software squads, ensuring predictable, valuable outcomes and AI-enhanced delivery. You will coordinate with Product, Engineers, QA and Designers to remove blockers and accelerate delivery velocity.

Join a high-performing, inclusive culture with hybrid working options and opportunities for growth across global gaming platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience leading delivery in agile software development environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and modern product delivery practices.
• Proven experience managing multiple teams, priorities, and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience with Jira, Plandek, and delivery analytics tools.
• Passion for continuous improvement, automation, and AI-driven productivity.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning, prioritisation, dependency management, and delivery execution.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to improve delivery outcomes.
• Manage risks, blockers, and stakeholder expectations proactively.
• Use data, metrics, and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion automation, AI-assisted workflows, and innovative delivery practices.

Skills

Agile delivery leadership

Agile frameworks

Cross-team management

Delivery analytics

Automation & AI

Tools

Jira

Plandek

Job description

Rank Interactive, the digital arm of The Rank Group, stands as a leading global digital gaming company fuelled by top-tier talent and technology. Recognised through iconic brands, our products and our people, we bring entertainment to millions of people worldwide on various devices daily.

Operating with a multi-branded strategy, we offer online entertainment, bingo and slot gaming, along with a social gaming mobile experience, using a mix of proprietary and licensed software.

With offices in the UK, Gibraltar, Mauritius and South Africa while being part of a Rank Group with approximately 8,000 employees globally; we unite people and entertainment across diverse digital channels.

Joining our high-performing and inclusive culture, you'll instantly become part of a team supporting our customer-facing initiatives.

Are you passionate about helping software teams deliver great products faster, smarter, and more effectively?

We're looking for a Delivery Lead to drive delivery across multiple agile software development squads, ensuring teams deliver valuable outcomes predictably, sustainably, and transparently. You'll work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, QA, Designers, and stakeholders to coordinate delivery, manage dependencies, remove obstacles, and continuously improve how work gets done.

This is more than a project management role. You'll be a key driver of team effectiveness, delivery excellence, continuous improvement, and the adoption of AI-powered ways of working.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive planning, prioritisation, dependency management, and delivery execution.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to improve delivery predictability and outcomes.
• Manage risks, blockers, and stakeholder expectations proactively.
• Use data, metrics, and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion automation, AI-assisted workflows, and innovative delivery practices.

What we're looking for:

• Experience leading delivery in agile software development environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and modern product delivery practices.
• Proven experience managing multiple teams, priorities, and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience with Jira, Plandek, and delivery analytics tools.
• Passion for continuous improvement, automation, and AI-driven productivity.

Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive and fulfilling work environment - so you can #BeYourself

• You’ll get a competitive salary combined with some great benefits.
• Wellbeing@Rank is important... From hybrid & flexible working hours and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks, we’re here for you.
• We’ll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you WORK, WIN and GROW with us.
• Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.
• From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance - we've got you covered.
• *Our benefits vary by brand and/or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out what’s in place in your location.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates. If you need any adjustments as part of your application or interview, please let us know.