Senior Technical Delivery Manager

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Description

Delivery at Gousto sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, and we're transforming it into an AI-native function. As a Senior Agile Delivery Manager, you'll be one of the early people helping shape what modern, AI-enabled delivery management looks like while leading complex programmes across multiple product and engineering teams.

Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you'll work closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Tribe Leads and cross-functional stakeholders to turn strategy into delivery. You'll partner with a more senior Delivery Manager on our largest initiatives while owning significant workstreams yourself, helping teams deliver better, remove obstacles and continuously improve how we work.

Your remit will span:

• Pioneering AI-native delivery management building, testing, and proving Gousto's AI-native delivery system as an early practitioner, and setting the bar for what great looks like across the function
• Leading a workstream under a multi-tribe programme spanning several squads and functions
• Driving delivery on major platform migration project owning sequencing, dependencies, and release readiness across multiple squads
• Across all of these projects, your job is the same: connect strategy to execution and improve how teams deliver.

Core Responsibilities

• Shape and evolve Gousto's AI-native approach to delivery management by testing new tools, ways of working and automation
• Lead delivery across complex programmes spanning multiple squads and business functions
• Translate strategic priorities into clear delivery plans, milestones and outcomes
• Drive quarterly planning, dependency management and release readiness across multiple teams
• Use delivery data and insights to identify risks early and support informed decision making
• Coach Product Managers, Engineering Managers and squads to improve planning, delivery flow and execution
• Identify systemic blockers and help teams continuously improve how they deliver
• Facilitate alignment across technology and non-technology stakeholders
• Improve delivery standards, governance and ways of working across the tribe

Who You Are

• You're curious about how AI can improve delivery and have explored tools such as Claude Code, Cursor or GitHub Copilot
• You enjoy solving complex delivery challenges across multiple teams and stakeholders
• You have experience leading programmes in product and technology environments through the full delivery lifecycle
• You're comfortable coordinating work across both technology and business teams
• You have practical experience using Jira alongside reporting or workflow automation tools such as Eazy
• BI or similar platforms
• You use data, facilitation and clear communication to influence decisions and build alignment
• You can identify delivery risks, unhealthy delivery patterns and opportunities for continuous improvement
• You have a strong understanding of agile delivery, planning and governance practices
• You enjoy operating at both strategic and hands-on levels depending on what the situation needs
• You communicate confidently and build trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders

Additional Information

• Interview Process
• Call with the Talent team1 Hour Thrive Interview with Head of Delivery1 Hour Case Study Interview with 2 team members
• Take home cognitive assessment ( 30-45 minutes)
• Final stage with Director of Delivery & Technology Operations
• Benefits
• Click here to see our company benefits!

Gousto is for everyoneWhether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And, if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.

For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.

If you have a disability that you’re worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.

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