Senior Agile Delivery Lead / Project Manager (Retail & Wholesale)
Park Royal – London
Full‑Time – 5 days onsite
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Agile Delivery Lead / Project Manager to take ownership of delivering complex, high‑impact initiatives within a fast‑paced Retail/Wholesale environment.
This role is focused on driving Agile and Scrum adoption, leading end‑to‑end product delivery cycles, and enabling teams to fully understand, embrace, and deliver Agile ways of working.
You will play a key role in aligning business and technology, ensuring delivery is not only timely and cost‑effective but also centred around continuous value delivery and iterative improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Delivery & Product Lifecycle Ownership
* Own full delivery lifecycle from initiation through to go‑live and warranty
* Drive and embed Agile and Scrum frameworks across teams
* Coach, mentor, and guide teams to improve Agile maturity and delivery capability
* Support and facilitate core Agile ceremonies where required
Stakeholder Management
* Manage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership
* Translate delivery progress into clear, commercially relevant insights
* Ensure alignment between business goals and delivery outcomes
Governance & Control
* Maintain and actively manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
* Anticipate and mitigate risks before impacting delivery timelines
* Apply structured governance while supporting Agile delivery principles
Budget Management
* Track and manage project financials (GBP)
* Ensure delivery remains within agreed budgets and highlight variances early
* Act as the primary point of contact for third‑party suppliers
* Ensure external partners deliver to agreed scope, timelines, and quality
Change & Adoption
* Drive business readiness and successful adoption of delivered solutions
* Work closely with stakeholders to embed change effectively
* Promote Agile thinking across both technical and non‑technical teams
The Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience within Retail or Wholesale environments (essential)
* 7+ years in project/delivery management, including leadership experience
* Strong, hands‑on experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies
* Demonstrated ability to coach teams and improve Agile delivery maturitySolid understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies (e.g. Prince2)
* Relevant certifications (PMP, Prince2, Scrum or equivalent) preferred
* Highly delivery‑focused with a strong emphasis on outcomes
* Resilient and comfortable operating in fast‑paced environments
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What This Role Offers
* Opportunity to shape and scale Agile delivery practices
* Exposure to complex, business‑critical programmes
* A collaborative and delivery‑focused environment
* The chance to make a measurable impact on how teams deliver value
If you are passionate about Agile, Scrum, and delivering meaningful outcomes, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
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