Delivery Lead

SUMMARY:
Ready to influence how high-performing software teams deliver at scale?
 
My client is looking for a technically minded Delivery Lead who thrives in fast-moving software development environments and enjoys working at the intersection of technology, product, and delivery. This is an opportunity to partner with engineers, product leaders, designers, and QA professionals to drive the successful delivery of complex digital products across multiple agile squads.
 
For professionals searching for IT jobs, information technology jobs, developer vacancies, or delivery leadership opportunities, this role offers genuine influence, exposure to modern software delivery practices, and a clear path for career progression.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: As a Delivery Lead, the successful candidate will own delivery effectiveness across multiple agile software development teams, ensuring that valuable outcomes are delivered predictably, transparently, and sustainably. This is not a traditional Project Manager or Scrum Master position. Instead, the focus is on enabling teams to perform at their best by removing delivery obstacles, coordinating dependencies, improving processes, and driving continuous improvement Key responsibilities include: Leading delivery planning, coordination, and execution across multiple software development squads Working closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Technical Leads, QA Specialists, Designers, and stakeholders to achieve successful delivery outcomes Managing delivery risks, blockers, assumptions, and dependencies proactively. Facilitating planning sessions, reviews, retrospectives, and delivery governance activities where appropriate. Supporting release planning and readiness initiatives. Driving visibility, reporting, accountability, and delivery transparency through data and metrics. Collaborating across multiple teams to improve delivery predictability, efficiency, and overall business value. Creating an environment where agile teams can perform at their highest level This role sits within a mature technology environment where Delivery Leads play a critical role in shaping delivery practices, improving team effectiveness, and driving measurable outcomes. Career progression typically follows a journey from Delivery Lead into broader leadership and strategic delivery responsibilities. Skills & Experience: The ideal candidate will possess: Experience leading delivery within agile software development environments Previous experience coordinating delivery across multiple teams, squads, or workstreams Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and modern software delivery practices The confidence and technical credibility to engage with and challenge development teams when required Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience managing risks, dependencies, competing priorities, and delivery roadmaps Strong analytical thinking with the ability to leverage delivery metrics and reporting for continuous improvement Experience working with tools such as Jira, Plandek, and delivery analytics platforms Advantageous experience includes: Product-led environments. Release management and deployment exposure. Portfolio-level planning and governance AI-assisted workflows, automation, and emerging technology adoption Agency or fast-paced delivery environments Qualification: Relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development, Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related field. Relevant Agile, Scrum, Delivery, or Project certifications would be beneficial. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile or to view all our Jobs in Information Technology. One of the best Developer Recruitment Agencies in Cape Town. Let us assist you with your IT careers. For Further C# Developer jobs, C++ Developer jobs, Java Developer jobs, .Net Developer careers, Angular Developer and Full stack developer jobs.