Delivery Lead - Jules B_Oct-26.docx

About the company

Join our team at Reed Professional Services, a management consultancy specialising in IT and financial services. We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to support the transformation of a major UK postal service provider’s Channels Value Stream. This role is crucial as the business transitions to a product-led operating model and requires a professional who can lead complex programmes and coach teams towards agile methodologies.

Your tasks

Day-to-day of the role

• Lead delivery across multiple agile product teams, typically involving 3 delivery teams.
• Drive programme and delivery governance across a complex enterprise environment.
• Act as a change leader, helping teams transition to a mature product and agile operating model.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Manage dependencies, risks, financials, and governance activities across multiple workstreams.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology, Product, and Platform functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance flow, delivery effectiveness, and team maturity.
• Balance modern agile delivery principles with the governance requirements of a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Lead delivery through influence rather than direct authority.
• Champion continuous delivery practices within stable, long-term teams.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience at Programme Manager, Release Train Engineer (RTE), or Senior Delivery Lead level.
• Strong track record in delivering within large, complex enterprise organisations.
• Experience leading multiple delivery teams simultaneously.
• Experience driving agile transformation and organisational change.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate comfortably within both traditional governance structures and modern agile environments.
• Experience in programme financial management, governance, and service introduction activities.
• Demonstrable experience leading change through delivery.

How to apply

To apply for this Delivery Lead position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Other

Delivery Lead

• Contract Duration: Until 26 March 2027 (with likely extension)
• Location: Farringdon, London
• Job Type: Contract, Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

Contracting Route

• Timesheets via Umbrella Company