Principal Agile Delivery Consultant / Team Lead

Join Europe's leading, high-growth Google Cloud consultancy. At Qodea, you'll be part of a team energised by innovation and passionate about delivering exceptional results. We craft cutting-edge solutions in data and analytics, AI, cloud infrastructure and security, driving digital transformation that empowers our customers to scale, modernise and lead in their industries. We're driven by ideas and powered by our people.We are looking for a Principal Agile Delivery Consultant/Team Lead to drive the success of the business by leading project teams focused on delivering high-quality solutions to our clients, and help to develop and grow our Agile Delivery capabilities as one of our Team Leads.How You'll Shape Our SuccessYou will be responsible for leading project teams as well as providing thought leadership and expertise to support our sales department in expanding existing accounts through effective discovery and consultancy activities, providing advice and recommendations, based on knowledge and experience, to address client needs.You will ideally have a variety of roles in a variety of domains in your background such as Business Analyst, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Lead along with Team Leadership. Familiarity with Cloud technology would be hugely beneficial along with experience in working on cross discipline projects - Data, AI/ML, Platform, App Dev, Security - in a consultancy environment. This is a customer facing role so strong presentation skills are important and there is a requirement for occasional travel to customer sites.What You'll Do:Business Analysis and Product Ownership:Comprehensive analysis of business operations, information systems, and technical infrastructuresEstimate, plan and implement the analysis activity for projects and engagements; including leading the engagement with stakeholders to understand their requirements and sometimes challenge their valueEffective requirement elicitation, management and traceability, functional and nonfunctional; Manage the backlog as ‘Product Owner' on behalf of the client, maximise value delivered, validate features and support test activityWork closely with technical professionals to lead effective discovery to enable development of solutions that deliver value, understand business benefits and dependenciesDelivering agreed outcomes from projects using appropriate project management techniques, collaboration, leadership and governanceAgile Methodology and Scrum Framework:Tailor the Agile approach according to the project context; facilitate Agile events and assist others to understand the Agile approach and selected frameworkCoach others (inside & outside of the Agile Delivery function) on topics such as elicitation methods, estimation, iterative development etcCreate and deliver presentations to demonstrate delivered features and explain how they meet client needsEffectively monitor and report Agile metrics against each allocated projectEffectively monitor the delivery team compliance with Agile Delivery function standards, intervening as appropriate where improvements are requiredActively promote agile methodologies and frameworks as an organisational strength to customersPrincipal Agile Delivery Consultant/Team Lead - Overall:Provide thought leadership and expertise to develop and drive strategic Agile Delivery initiativesLead an Agile Delivery Team: team accountability, task delegation and communicationEmpower team growth by providing guidance, support, development opportunities, and addressing skill gapsHelp to evolve the Agile Delivery function by sharing knowledge and skills, Improving organisational performance by developing the performance of projects and workgroups to meet agreed objectives with measurable resultsWork with the Sales function to assist with project scoping/discovery activity and sales meetings to support expansion in existing accounts or new opportunities and help customers understand the value of Agile Delivery Proactively communicates with stakeholders; tailoring communications to the audienceAbility to work on multiple projects (client and internal) at the same time, managing own time appropriately, without supervisionProactively manages utilisation of team and strives to achieve the best margin from client projectsRequirementsWhat You'll Need to SucceedConsistently delivers projects to a high standard, appropriately balancing speed, quality and timeStrong communication skills both written and verbal, to manage external stakeholders effectivelyLeadership and team development: Effective coaching and mentoring, performance managementLead and shape strategic analysis planning and execution, including Discovery activities and workshop facilitationExperience in working on cross discipline projects with Data, AI, Platform and SecurityComfortable in navigating uncertainty and able to flex management style to suit the context / needs of key stakeholdersCommercial & Financial acumenRelevant BA and/or PO certificationRelevant Agile certification BenefitsFinancial:Competitive base salaryMatching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day oneDiscretionary company bonus scheme4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day oneEmployee referral schemeHealth and Wellbeing:Private medical insurance from day oneHelp@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapyEAP serviceCycle to Work schemeTime Off and Flexibility:36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)An extra paid day off for your birthdayTen paid learning days per yearFlexible working hoursMarket-leading parental leaveSabbatical leave (after five years)Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year)Development and Recognition:Industry-recognised training and certificationsBonusly employee recognition and rewards platformClear opportunities for career developmentLength of Service AwardsExtra Perks:Regular company eventsTech SchemeAt Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all. If you feel we can improve in any way, please reach out to our careers team via email at careers@qodea.com or connect with us on LinkedIn via our Qodea Company Page.