Lead Delivery Manager – Agile

The Very Group

Lead Delivery Manager leading digital transformation initiatives at Very to enhance customer shopping experience. Collaborate across teams to deliver complex projects and improve delivery practices.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeLiverpool • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile Delivery, leading complex initiatives while fostering collaboration across Product, Engineering, and Business functions. Skilled in risk management, data-driven decision-making, and coaching teams to enhance delivery maturity.

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Agile DeliveryRisk ManagementStakeholder CommunicationCoaching and MentoringData-Driven Improvement

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Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem SolvingCollaborationAccountabilityInfluencing

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Delivery MetricsContinuous ImprovementGovernanceFinancial OversightComplex Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the delivery of large, complex initiatives across multiple product squads and strategic programmes
Creating the clarity, focus and momentum that enables teams to deliver valuable customer outcomes consistently
Working closely with Product Managers, Engineers and Designers to align priorities and turn ambitious roadmaps into reality
Removing blockers, managing dependencies and helping teams navigate complexity with confidence
Driving a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement across delivery teams
Using data and delivery metrics to improve flow, predictability and overall performance
Bringing stakeholders together to make informed decisions and maintain momentum on key initiatives
Managing risks proactively and ensuring challenges are surfaced early with clear mitigation plans
Supporting investment decisions through strong planning, governance and financial oversight
Coaching and mentoring delivery professionals, helping raise capability across the broader delivery community
Playing a leading role in building world-class delivery practices that help Very move faster and smarter

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a strong background in Agile delivery and know how to help teams perform at their best
Enjoy working across Product, Engineering and Business functions to achieve shared outcomes
Can confidently lead large-scale, complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
Bring a pragmatic approach to delivery, balancing pace with quality and governance
Are skilled at managing risks, navigating ambiguity and solving problems before they become blockers
Use data and insight to drive continuous improvement rather than relying on assumptions
Have the credibility and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
Enjoy coaching others and helping teams develop their delivery maturity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, hybrid working model
Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
£6500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
30 days holiday + bank holidays
LinkedIn Learning access
Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
Matched pension up to 6%
More benefits can be found on our career site