Lead Delivery Manager - Agile in Liverpool

Lead Delivery Manager - Agile in Liverpool

Liverpool Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Very Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead delivery of exciting digital initiatives that enhance customer shopping experiences.
  • Company: Join the innovative team at Very, a leading digital retailer.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holiday, and a £6500 benefits allowance.
  • Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on how millions shop online and shape the future of digital retail.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Agile delivery and leading cross-functional teams is essential.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

About us
We’re the team behind digital retailer Very. Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do. And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go. If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About the team
This role sits at the heart of one of Very's most exciting areas. You'll work across our web and mobile experiences, helping shape the products and features that millions of customers interact with every year. From large-scale transformation initiatives to continuous optimisation, you'll play a key role in making sure great ideas become great outcomes. You'll have significant influence across Product, Engineering, UX and business stakeholders, helping teams stay focused, aligned and moving at pace. At the same time, you'll help raise the bar for delivery excellence across the wider organisation by championing best practice, coaching others and continuously improving how we work. This isn't about simply tracking plans and reporting status. It's about creating the conditions for high-performing teams to do their best work and deliver meaningful value for customers and the business.

About the role
At Very, we're creating the future of digital retail. Every click, search, purchase and interaction across our website and mobile apps is an opportunity to make life easier, faster and more enjoyable for our customers. That's why we're looking for a Lead Delivery Manager to join our Digital Customer Experience (DCX) tribe. This is a chance to lead the delivery of high-profile initiatives that directly impact how customers shop with us. You'll work across multiple squads, influence product and technology strategy, and help create the kind of seamless experiences that set Very apart from the competition. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love bringing people together around a common goal and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into reality, this could be the challenge you've been looking for.

You’ll help shape the future of digital experiences at Very by:

  • Leading the delivery of large, complex initiatives across multiple product squads and strategic programmes
  • Creating the clarity, focus and momentum that enables teams to deliver valuable customer outcomes consistently
  • Working closely with Product Managers, Engineers and Designers to align priorities and turn ambitious roadmaps into reality
  • Removing blockers, managing dependencies and helping teams navigate complexity with confidence
  • Driving a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement across delivery teams
  • Using data and delivery metrics to improve flow, predictability and overall performance
  • Bringing stakeholders together to make informed decisions and maintain momentum on key initiatives
  • Managing risks proactively and ensuring challenges are surfaced early with clear mitigation plans
  • Supporting investment decisions through strong planning, governance and financial oversight
  • Coaching and mentoring delivery professionals, helping raise capability across the broader delivery community
  • Playing a leading role in building world-class delivery practices that help Very move faster and smarter

About you
You'll be an experienced delivery leader who enjoys operating in complex environments where collaboration, influence and problem solving matter just as much as planning. You'll likely have experience leading cross-functional teams within a large digital business and understand what it takes to deliver customer-focused products at scale. We're particularly interested in people who:

  • Have a strong background in Agile delivery and know how to help teams perform at their best
  • Enjoy working across Product, Engineering and Business functions to achieve shared outcomes
  • Can confidently lead large-scale, complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
  • Bring a pragmatic approach to delivery, balancing pace with quality and governance
  • Are skilled at managing risks, navigating ambiguity and solving problems before they become blockers
  • Use data and insight to drive continuous improvement rather than relying on assumptions
  • Have the credibility and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Enjoy coaching others and helping teams develop their delivery maturity

Most importantly, you'll be someone who brings energy, resilience and a genuine passion for helping teams achieve great things together.

Some of our benefits:
Flexible, hybrid working model
Inclusive culture and environment
£6500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
30 days holiday + bank holidays
LinkedIn Learning access
Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
Matched pension up to 6%

What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a two stage interview process for this position:

  • 1st Stage - 45 Minute Teams Call with Agile and Competency / values led questions.
  • 2nd stage - A one hour face-to-face interview with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience + competency questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via talentacquisition@theverygroup.com. We’ll be happy to support you. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.

Lead Delivery Manager - Agile in Liverpool employer: Very Group

At Very, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions flexibility and personal growth. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic environment while working with leading beauty brands. With a generous benefits package, including a £1,000 flexible allowance and 30 days of holiday, we empower our employees to achieve their career aspirations and make a meaningful impact for millions of customers.

Very Group

Contact Details:

Very Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Delivery Manager - Agile in Liverpool

Agile Delivery
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Problem Solving
Data-Driven Decision Making
Coaching and Mentoring