About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Delivery Lead to manage client projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Ensure the successful delivery of client projects across the full lifecycle.
Keep the team motivated, supported, and well-briefed.
Deliver projects on time and within budget.
Give clients honest value for their money.
Raise issues early that may impact project outcomes.

Requirements

Experience delivering projects within the public sector or retail.
Proven ability to work in a program with scaled Agile practices.
Experience leading projects through the full delivery lifecycle.
Strong experience with Agile metrics analysis and process optimization.
Skilled at supporting backlog management, user story refinement, and acceptance criteria definition.
Experience with Agile tools and reporting, such as Jira and Confluence.
Familiarity with how AI tools are changing the way software teams work.

Nice to Have

Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams on Agile practices.
A track record of improving team velocity and delivery predictability.
Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
Strong stakeholder management across diverse audiences.

We Offer

Base salary ranging from £69,400 - £90,900.
An average profit share of between £9,500 and £13,000.
Additional 5% of salary for pension.
25 days annual leave (with options to buy and sell).
AIG income protection.
Travel card loan scheme.
Zero emission car scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
Time off for charitable activities.
Sabbatical available on request.
Payroll charity donations.
Headspace plus.
Free annual eye test.
Long service awards.
Flexible working options and patterns.

About the Company

Softwire is a leading UK technology and strategy consultancy. From enterprise to government, we help visionary organizations turn strategic ambitions into results at scale. Our practices cover AI transformation, data platforms, systems engineering, advanced CX, and experience design.

Softwire was founded on one simple idea: be the outstanding place to work for smart, passionate technologists who want to make an impact. Attract the best, create a culture where people thrive, and offer our customers access to capabilities that are truly market-leading.

And it seems to be working - We were recently voted number 1 company to work for in the UK at the Best Company awards; we employ outstanding people across all capabilities (typical destinations after Softwire include Google, DeepMind, start-up founder, algorithmic trading, and AI research roles); and we have helped our clients deliver some of the hardest, most interesting tech programs, across private and public sectors.

A big part of this is our culture and values, and we are looking for people who share our core beliefs about what makes a great place to work:

That if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing properly.
That work should be fulfilling but can also be fun.
That kindness matters and should be extended to employees and clients alike.
That by being trusting and trustworthy as an organization and as individuals we can dispense with tedious bureaucracy and rules.

Senior Delivery Lead

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