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Principal Delivery Consultant – Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Hybrid (Central Leeds or London HQ) About the Role
At Burendo, we’re an award-winning consultancy specialising in delivering exceptional digital products and services through technology. Our mission is to empower organisations to make a real difference—for people, society, and the planet—by creating efficient, user-friendly solutions that solve problems fast.
What sets us apart is our principled, pragmatic approach to delivery:
- Think big, plan practically, and adapt quickly
- Focus on real results, no matter the complexity
- Embrace innovation and challenge the status quo
- Foster collaboration and care deeply for our teams and clients
- Share knowledge to help others grow and succeed
We’re excited to bring on an experienced Principal Delivery Consultant to drive our vision forward. In this role, you’ll lead transformative digital solutions, oversee complex technical projects, and partner closely with clients at the C-Suite level.
Responsibilities
As Principal Delivery Consultant, you will:
- Lead digital and technical project execution, representing Burendo as the senior account stakeholder and collaborating with your internal team.
- Set the strategic delivery direction for multi-portfolio programmes, ensuring alignment with client objectives and measurable business outcomes.
- Manage timelines, budgets, and resources, while establishing robust portfolio governance and reporting to provide data-driven insights for senior decision-making.
- Act as a trusted C-Suite advisor, influencing complex decision-making and advising on technical, operational, and organisational change.
- Apply deep expertise in:
- Organisational change and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Cloud architectures and modern engineering practices
- Leadership in Agile and hybrid (waterfall) environments
- Drive Agile governance at portfolio level, balancing strategy, flexibility, and responsiveness.
- Align organisational operating models, governance, and ways of working with strategic objectives.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, evolving delivery practices, tools, and frameworks to enhance efficiency, predictability, and value.
- Define KPIs to monitor portfolio health, inform strategic adjustments, and remove obstacles.
- Promote Agile values (transparency, collaboration, customer focus) and iteratively deliver high-performance results.
- Mentor delivery professionals, building capability, and shaping the future of our practice.
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Requirements
Must Have
- Consultancy experience at Principal level, with a proven track record.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformations or multi-million-pound engagements.
- Experience managing complex technical portfolios, spanning:
- Healthcare, financial services, or retail industries
- Public and private sector client engagements
- Extensive expertise in Agile and hybrid (waterfall) delivery, portfolio governance, and automation.
- Mentorship track record—showcasing growth of junior delivery teams.
- Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Nice to Have
- Experience in start-ups or similar high-growth environments.
- Technical exposure (e.g., cloud, DevOps) or product expertise.
- Visible personal brand (e.g., public speaking, blogging) promoting Burendo values.
Benefits
- ** 25 days’ leave per year (+ bank holidays + 1 celebration day)**
- +1 day at 2 years (26 days total) + 2 extra days at 5 years (28 days)
- Monthly Wellness Allowance
- Annual Learning & Development Budget
- Paid time off for Life Events (parenthood, moving house, etc.)
- Employer Pension Match (5%) + Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Family Leave policies
- Higher-than-industry sick pay (capped at 60 days)
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits, including:
- Electric Vehicle Charging Scheme
- Home & Tech subscriptions
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- A vibrant social calendar, including team retreats and volunteer events
About Burendo
We’re committed to:
- Equal opportunities—treat every candidate and colleague fairly, regardless of background.
- A strong covenant with the armed forces community—we welcome applications from veterans and families.
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