Upcoming Position: Delivery Manager (UK Hybrid)

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

11/8/2024

About Us

Leighton: 30+ years and counting. Experienced and agile. Trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands. We develop and deliver custom software. We use technology to make money, save money, create efficiencies, integrate systems, solve problems. To help our customers thrive. We have a pool of talent. To manage projects. Test to high standards. Create user experiences for every type of user. We include, include, include. Our service is personal. We know your name. We can do amazing things with tech. We’ve got the talent. We decide what’s best for our customer together.

Our Values

The Leighton culture defines how we do business and how we interact with our colleagues and customers. It makes us unique and provides us with a competitive advantage

• We act with honesty and truth, always!
• We collaborate to bring our purpose to life in a caring and supportive way
• We nurture our amazing people to be the best version of themselves
• Passionate about what we do, proud of what we achieve
• Our curiosity inspires the amazing
  
  

The Role

We’re seeking a Delivery Manager who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments. As a key member of our team, you’ll lead cross-functional projects, ensuring seamless delivery while adapting to the evolving needs of the business. With expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing diverse, high-value projects that align with our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, prioritisation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business analysts, and senior stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Act as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring clarity and focus throughout project execution.
• Utilise tools like Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate, and Teams for efficient project tracking and reporting.
  
  

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in delivery/project management, with a strong understanding of Agile (Scrum, SAFe) and Waterfall methodologies.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master are highly desirable.
• A solid technical background, particularly in cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), Microsoft ecosystems, and IT infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of managing stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies.
• Experience with tools like Trello, Miro, Microsoft Planner, and other project management platforms.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company at the forefront of tech innovation.
• Work on diverse, challenging projects that make a tangible impact.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages professional growth.
• Access to training and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
  
  

Behaviours

• An open and genuine communicator
• Able to take responsibility for your actions
• Always learning and wanting to improve
• Takes responsibility for own development
• Love what you do
• Value and support your team
• Embrace who you are
• Open minded and willing to explore new ideas
  
  

What We Offer

We value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2024 we were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture.

As a Leighton employee you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience.
• A contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Continuous personal development, career path and training
• And more....