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The Very Group

Online retail with flexible payments

Lead Delivery Manager - Agile

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLiverpool, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a strong background in Agile delivery and know how to help teams perform at their best.
  • Have experience leading cross-functional teams within a large digital business and understand how to deliver customer-focused products at scale.
  • Enjoy working across Product, Engineering and Business functions to achieve shared outcomes.
  • Be able to lead large-scale, complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
  • Bring a pragmatic approach to delivery, balancing pace with quality and governance.
  • Be skilled at managing risks, navigating ambiguity and solving problems before they become blockers.
  • Use data and insight to drive continuous improvement.
  • Have the credibility and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Enjoy coaching others and helping teams develop their delivery maturity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of large, complex initiatives across multiple product squads and strategic programmes.
  • Create the clarity, focus and momentum that enables teams to deliver valuable customer outcomes consistently.
  • Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers and Designers to align priorities and turn ambitious roadmaps into reality.
  • Remove blockers, manage dependencies and help teams navigate complexity with confidence.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement across delivery teams.
  • Use data and delivery metrics to improve flow, predictability and overall performance.
  • Bring stakeholders together to make informed decisions and maintain momentum on key initiatives.
  • Manage risks proactively and ensure challenges are surfaced early with clear mitigation plans.
  • Support investment decisions through strong planning, governance and financial oversight.
  • Coach and mentor delivery professionals, helping raise capability across the broader delivery community.
  • Play a leading role in building delivery practices that help Very move faster and smarter.

About the Company

The Very Group

Online retail with flexible payments

The Very Group is a digital retailer that runs a family of online brands serving more than 4.5 million customers. It sells a wide range of products—from fashion to electronics—through its online platforms and earns revenue from direct product sales plus its financial services. The core product is the online shopping experience, enhanced by flexible payment options that let customers pay over time. Unlike other e-commerce players that only sell goods, The Very Group integrates consumer credit and payments into its shopping journey, making purchases more affordable. The company emphasizes ongoing innovation and a strong focus on customer experience to improve its platforms and services. It also pursues social responsibility, including mentoring LGBTQ refugees and developing early talent into future leaders. Overall, its goal is to make a broad assortment of products easily accessible and affordable online while building a trusted brand and responsible business practices.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$165M
Headquarters
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Founded
2003

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