Delivery Lead, Digital Services (Agile)

Cambridge University Press Ltd.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Delivery Lead to spearhead digital transformation initiatives. This hybrid role involves managing complex digital projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and experience with collaboration tools like Jira and MS Teams. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance up to 4 × annual salary

Green travel schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering complex digital projects in an Agile environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of digital services and solutions across multiple projects.
• Manage prioritised backlogs and apply Agile practices.
• Drive pilot initiatives and provide recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile delivery

Backlog management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Jira

Miro

MS Teams

Job description

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Delivery Lead to spearhead digital transformation initiatives. This hybrid role involves managing complex digital projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and experience with collaboration tools like Jira and MS Teams. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave.