How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Delivery Manager – Embedded Software Project Lead
About the Role
We're looking for a Delivery Manager to lead cross-functional engineering teams delivering custom software for our clients.
This is a hands-on, embedded role focused on making delivery happen:
- Running agile teams day-to-day
- Keeping work flowing smoothly
- Removing blockers
- Ensuring projects land on time, to quality, and with client collaboration throughout
You’ll work directly with engineers, designers, and clients—not passively overseeing, but navigating the entire path from plan to production, ensuring alignment and execution.
This is about practical software delivery:
- Shaping team workflows
- Managing scope, risk, and dependencies
- Representing the trusted link between technical teams and clients, keeping everyone confident and unblocked.
- Creating conditions where cross-functional teams can excel.
Responsibilities
Core Delivery Leadership
- Lead software project delivery from initial planning to production
- Adopt and adapt agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, or bespoke flows) with transparent facilitation
- Maintain delivery momentum, cadence, and productivity
- Proactively uncover blockers, resolve them internally and externally
- Foster a healthy, supportive team environment where engineers thrive
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary delivery contact to clients
- Build trusted relationships while managing expectations honestly
- Translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders:
- Ensure clients grasp trade-offs and technical realities
- Ensure engineers understand client intent and commercial needs
- Manage all aspects of delivery governance across projects
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Planning & Execution
- Track scope, capacity, dependencies, and risks (RAID logs)
- Deliver clear, live progress reports and escalate risks effectively
- Balance cost vs. value, flagging commercial impacts early
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in agile software delivery, with a proven track record of delivering on time and at quality
- Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional engineering teams (coaching/line-management welcome)
- Deep knowledge of agile/lean practices, with the ability to adapt—not rigidly apply—their principles
- Technical literacy to discuss design, architecture, and delivery risks with developers
- Skilled in engaging with clients (building constructive relationships, handling tough conversations)
- Strong governance experience: planning, RAID management, dependency mapping, reporting clarity
- Well-developed commercial awareness (cost, value, client impact)
Prefereable (Nice to Have)
- Certifications (Scrum/SM, SAFe, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP)
- Experience in a consulting or bespoke bespoke software delivery environment
- Multi-supplier or distributed team experience
- Awareness of Cloud & DevOps (AWS/Azure/GCP, CI/CD practices)
- Domain-specific knowledge related to our clients’ needs
- Familiarity with AI-assisted delivery tools
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Why Join Instil?
At Instil, we prioritise happy, motivated teams because our best work stems from your growth. Here’s what’s in it for you:
Recognition & Rewards
- Discretionary annual performance bonus, rewarding stand-out contributions
Flexibility
- Flexible working arrangements
- Summer hours for a balanced lifestyle
Wellbeing & Security
- Highly competitive pension (with generous employer contribution)
- Private healthcare and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental health support, cycle-to-work scheme
- 35 days holiday + family-friendly policies
Learning & Growth
- Invest in your development (qualifications, courses, career acceleration)
Culture & Community
- Volunteer opportunities
- Social events
- Inclusive workplace base
Join us and drive meaningful technology) past**—where outstanding delivery starts with team wellbeing
LinkedIn profile: #InstilCareers
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills