Squad Lead / Delivery Lead

Project description

We are looking for a proactive Squad/Delivery Lead (9+ Years) to take end-to-end ownership of delivery through to Production for in-scope items on the programme. This is a hybrid role, blending the facilitation and team-health focus of a Scrum Master with the accountability and drive of a Delivery Lead. You will own the delivery outcome for your squad, not just the process — anticipating risks, unblocking issues before they escalate, and keeping delivery on track from planning through to live release. This role requires someone who is genuinely proactive: someone who identifies risks and dependencies early, chases resolution rather than waiting to be asked, and keeps stakeholders informed ahead of issues becoming problems. Your Squad You will lead delivery for a cross-functional squad of 13, comprising: • 2 iOS Developers • 2 Android Developers • 3 Backend Developers • 3 Testers • 1 Solution Architect • 1 Business Analyst • 1 UI Designer

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of in-scope programme items, from planning through to successful Production release
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and blockers across the squad, and drive them to resolution ahead of time
• Run Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement) and act as Scrum Master for the squad
• Coordinate across all squad disciplines to ensure a coherent, well-sequenced delivery plan
• Track progress against delivery milestones and proactively escalate risks to timeline, scope, or quality
• Act as the primary point of contact for delivery status, reporting progress clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Manage dependencies with other squads, teams, and support functions involved in the wider programme
• Support release planning and coordination through to Production deployment, including go-live readiness and post-release checks
• Foster a healthy, high-performing squad culture, removing impediments and shielding the team from unnecessary distraction
• Continuously improve squad ways of working, delivery processes, and team velocity

SKILLS

Must have

• Proven experience as a Delivery Lead, Scrum Master, or similar role, owning end-to-end delivery of digital products or features
• Track record of delivering through to Production in a mobile and backend delivery environment
• Strong, demonstrable proactivity — able to give examples of identifying and resolving risks before they impacted delivery
• Solid grounding in Agile/Scrum practices and ceremonies, with the ability to adapt process to the needs of the squad
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams spanning mobile (iOS/Android), backend, QA, architecture, business analysis, and design
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable reporting to senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple dependencies and priorities across a delivery landscape
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving programme environment

Nice to have

• Scrum Master or Agile certification (e.g. CSM, PSM) • Experience delivering within financial services or a similarly regulated environment • Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and release management tooling • Experience with mobile app release processes (App Store / Play Store)