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Job Title: POD Leader / Agile Delivery Lead
Location: UK or EU
Start Date: Immediate
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced POD Leader / Agile Delivery Lead to guide and drive the delivery of complex initiatives in a scaled Agile environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, a sharp focus on quality, and the ability to foster alignment and momentum across cross-functional teams. This individual will be working in a high-visibility environment, helping re-establish structure and rigor while maintaining strong relationships with key business and technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead an Agile delivery POD responsible for end-to-end feature development, from planning through release and support
* Champion Agile best practices and actively contribute to the maturity and scaling of Agile across the organization (preferably in a SAFe environment)
* Drive predictable, high-quality delivery outcomes through structured governance, effective backlog management, and continuous improvement
* Serve as a trusted leader and liaison between business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, and QA
* Ensure strong quality control practices are in place, including peer reviews, QA planning, and production readiness assessments
* Identify and resolve delivery bottlenecks, manage risks, and ensure transparency across workstreams
* Cultivate a collaborative, resilient team culture, with the emotional intelligence to navigate complex or politically nuanced environments tactfully
* Monitor team performance metrics and adjust practices to ensure accountability and consistent throughput
* Support team coaching and development to help strengthen Agile fluency, autonomy, and delivery effectiveness
Qualifications:
* 7+ years of experience in Agile delivery, with at least 3+ years leading PODs or Agile teams in a scaled environment
* Certified SAFe Agilist or equivalent Agile certification
* Proven experience scaling Agile practices across teams and departments
* Strong command of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), backlog refinement, and delivery cadence management
* Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills — able to unify stakeholders and resolve conflict with diplomacy
* Track record of improving delivery quality and predictability through process rigor and quality assurance measures
* Comfortable working in high-pressure environments requiring tact, clarity, and a solution-oriented mindset
Nice to Have:
* Experience working in enterprise environments with legacy systems and modern architectures
* Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile project management tools
* Background in software development or QA is a plus
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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