Delivery Lead V&A Technology

Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 77,000 - GBP 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in tech innovation seeks an experienced Delivery Lead to manage the execution of technology projects. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in agile project management and familiarity with AI tools. Responsibilities include leading project delivery, coordinating sprints, and collaborating with global teams. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to drive process improvements through automation and data insights. Competitive compensation is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent technology projects.
• Hands-on experience with agile project management tools.
• Strong understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technology project delivery.
• Manage sprint ceremonies to ensure agile principles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for project alignment.

Skills

Agile project execution

Stakeholder management

AI tools familiarity

Problem-solving skills

Education

8-10 years in technology delivery

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title

Delivery Lead - V&A Technology

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Delivery Lead to oversee the execution and delivery of technology-driven projects for Valuation & Advisory. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient, predictable, and high-quality delivery of both large-scale transformation programs and smaller, business‑critical technology initiatives. The Delivery Lead will work closely with Project Managers, Solution Architects, Solution/Product Owners, and Engineering Teams to manage delivery execution, coordinate sprints, and streamline collaboration across global teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in agile delivery, familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies, and a proactive mindset to continuously improve delivery processes through automation, analytics, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Execution & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate technology project delivery, ensuring milestones and sprint goals are achieved.
• Manage sprint ceremonies (planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives) and ensure agile principles are consistently applied.
• Track progress across multiple initiatives, identify dependencies, and remove blockers to maintain delivery velocity.
• Collaborate with global peers and partners to ensure consistent practices, shared learnings, and aligned timelines.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Project Managers to align project execution with global strategies and timelines.
• Work closely with Solution Architects to ensure technical solutions are implemented efficiently and aligned with design intent.
• Support Solution/Product Owners in backlog refinement and prioritization to maintain a clear and achievable sprint pipeline.
• Communicate delivery updates, risks, and dependencies to the Head of Technology and other stakeholders with transparency and clarity.

AI-Enabled Process Improvement

• Leverage AI tools and automation platforms (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Microsoft Fabric, or other enterprise AI systems) to optimize delivery workflows, reporting, and team collaboration.
• Identify opportunities where AI and data‑driven insights can improve execution efficiency, quality, or predictability.
• Offer guidance to teams on how to integrate AI solutions into day‑to‑day delivery practices (e.g., documentation generation, sprint analytics, risk prediction, or workload optimization).
• Partner with the Head of Technology and global peers to pilot and scale AI‑enabled improvements in delivery operations.

Governance, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure delivery practices adhere to governance frameworks, quality standards, and security policies.
• Track delivery metrics (velocity, throughput, quality, etc.) and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend automation or AI‑based enhancements to increase efficiency.
• Contribute to developing global delivery playbooks, best practices, and knowledge repositories.

Team Enablement & Support

• Support and mentor regional scrum masters, project leads, and delivery teams to strengthen agile maturity.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across delivery teams.
• Promote experimentation and adoption of emerging tools that improve team productivity and collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8â“10 years of experience in technology delivery, agile project execution, or software development leadership roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent technology projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Hybrid delivery frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar).
• Experience in identifying and implementing AI‑driven process improvements within technology or delivery teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices, including DevOps and CI/CD.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or Agile Coach certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with the ability to translate insights into action.
• Comfortable leading distributed teams and working across global time zones.
• Passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, proactive, and detail‑oriented, with a focus on execution excellence.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidateâ™s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 103,955.00 - $122,300.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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