Our Delivery discipline sets the standards for governing and delivering complex projects and programmes of work.

As a Delivery Lead you will be responsible for leading the delivery of large-scale work, often overseeing other Project Managers, ensuring we meet our objectives within agreed timelines and budgets. You can create clear delivery plans, manage risk, escalations, and dependencies, leading multi-discipline teams to deliver high-quality work. This role is initially 6-month fixed term contract.

At AKQA (part of WPP) you’ll work in an innovative and inclusive culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate within a creative and technically advanced team. Our hybrid in-studio/WFH model supports balance, and flexibility.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Own and lead programme/s of work by balancing resourcing, budgets, and time constraints, to manage risks and pre-empt issues.
Govern entire delivery and execution process, to ensure controls are followed, with deliverables and milestones met.
Develop and write documents, contracts, and input into the design of delivery teams to best meet programme objectives.
Ensure programs aims and quality standards are met.
Communicate programme status to various stakeholders.
Point of escalation (for internal and client stakeholders)
Hold a vision of what success looks like for the programme of work
Often oversee multiple work streams
Ensure a collaborative ‘one team’ approach of both client and agency..
Lead and inspire, to foster a high-performing team.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

Extensive experience delivering end to end large scale projects and technology platforms; mobile app and website development.
A track record of delivering Agile / managing scrum teams
Comfortable discussing concepts related to UX, design and technology.
Rigorous in organisation and management, conscientious, and adept at solving issues at all project levels while supporting colleagues and clients.
Able to understand and balance the interplay between people, processes and systems.
Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection.
Demonstrable experience leading and inspiring teams toward success
Intuitive and perceptive, with outstanding communications skills: comfortable presenting to a group.
Excellent analytical and numeracy skills with proficiency in financial modelling.
Solid business acumen finds a pragmatic balance between best interests of programme and client.

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.