About

• Our Delivery discipline sets the standards for governing and delivering complex projects and programmes of work.
• As a Delivery Lead you will be responsible for leading the delivery of large-scale work, often overseeing other Project Managers, ensuring we meet our objectives within agreed timelines and budgets. You can create clear delivery plans, manage risk, escalations, and dependencies, leading multi-discipline teams to deliver high-quality work. This role is initially 6-month fixed term contract.
• As part of AKQA you’ll work in an innovative and inclusive culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate within a creative and technically advanced team. Our hybrid in-studio/WFH model supports balance, and flexibility.
• ROLE REQUIREMENTS
• Own and lead programme/s of work by balancing resourcing, budgets, and time constraints, to manage risks and pre-empt issues.
• Govern entire delivery and execution process, to ensure controls are followed, with deliverables and milestones met.
• Develop and write documents, contracts, and input into the design of delivery teams to best meet programme objectives.
• Ensure programs aims and quality standards are met.
• Communicate programme status to various stakeholders.
• Point of escalation (for internal and client stakeholders)
• Hold a vision of what success looks like for the programme of work
• Often oversee multiple work streams
• Ensure a collaborative ‘one team’ approach of both client and agency..
• Lead and inspire, to foster a high-performing team.
• QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
• Extensive experience delivering end to end large scale projects and technology platforms; mobile app and website development.
• A track record of delivering Agile / managing scrum teams
• Comfortable discussing concepts related to UX, design and technology.
• Rigorous in organisation and management, conscientious, and adept at solving issues at all project levels while supporting colleagues and clients.
• Able to understand and balance the interplay between people, processes and systems.
• Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection.
• Demonstrable experience leading and inspiring teams toward success
• Intuitive and perceptive, with outstanding communications skills: comfortable presenting to a group.
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills with proficiency in financial modelling.
• Solid business acumen finds a pragmatic balance between best interests of programme and client.
• We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
• AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.