Delivery Lead

Delivery Lead (Remote) – Agile LabAgile Lab, founded in 2014, delivers data‑intensive solutions that enable modern organisations to discover, value, and produce their data in both traditional environments and fully compliant Data Mesh architectures. With a highly skilled team of over 260 data engineers across Europe, we support organisations through end‑to‑end data‑driven transformations.The opportunityWe are seeking a talented Delivery Lead to manage complex data engineering projects and guide a team of up to 25 people. The position is fully remote, with a competitive salary of RAL 62 K‑78 K plus a 4 K retention pack.ResponsibilitiesLead complex projects from inception to delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with company standards.Provide hands‑on delivery support, including coding, to help the team meet deadlines and objectives.Collaborate with clients to deeply understand functional and technical needs, translating them into roadmaps and actionable solutions.Develop strong, persuasive technical and commercial proposals.Monitor project progress to ensure quality, on‑time delivery, and budget compliance.Engage with internal and external stakeholders to proactively manage risks, priorities, requirements, and deviations.Plan and coordinate activities across multiple teams, managing capacity, workloads, dependencies, and resources.Lead up to 25 people, balancing technical guidance, individual growth, and team performance.Identify and address both technical and non‑technical issues decisively, proposing sustainable solutions.Spot and nurture emerging leaders within teams, supporting their professional development.Help foster and maintain a healthy, transparent, and results‑oriented work environment.RequirementsDegree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.6+ years of experience in development roles and at least 2 years in leadership positions on critical and complex projects.Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) with a focus on quality and stability.Experience drafting and negotiating technical and commercial proposals.Excellent multi‑team planning and management skills (capacity, deadlines, task assignment).Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle critical conversations and negotiate with clients.Strategic vision and deep knowledge of the business domain.Action‑oriented and strong problem‑solving mindset.Experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting professional growth of team members.Familiarity with cloud‑native and modern technologies (e.g., IaC, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Ansible).Soft SkillsProactivity and ownership.Clear and structured communication.Ability to influence without formal authority.Strong technical and human leadership.Impact‑driven decision‑making.Ability to balance technical, business, and delivery needs.What we offerFully remote or hybrid working across our European offices (Milan, Turin, Padua, Bologna, Catania, Rende).Real work‑life balance.Monthly training budget (time and money).A structured career path with clear expectations and salary progression.Buddy support in the first week.Coaching to select experiences aligned with your ambitions.Company perks and a welcome pack with all needed equipment.Opportunity to work abroad for two weeks (Agile Nomads Experience).Referral bonus for bringing talented candidates.One conference per year.High employee satisfaction rating (4.8/5) and Great Place to Work certification.Inclusive environment where you can be yourself.Stimulating growth‑oriented culture.How we workWe work as a team without hierarchies.We value responsibility over bureaucracy.We rely on data; everything should be measurable.We strive to make a positive change in our industry.Empathy, humility, collaboration, and a willingness to challenge ourselves are our core values.Important noteOnly candidates based in European time zones (CEST or similar) will be considered for this position.#J-18808-Ljbffr