Job Description

? Principal Delivery Lead
? Manchester Hybrid
Lead the Delivery of Tomorrow's Automotive Technology
At Cox Automotive, we're transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns, and uses vehicles. Our Product & Technology Group (CAPTG) is at the heart of this transformation--building the digital foundations that power our UK and European businesses.
We're now looking for a Principal Delivery Lead to join our growing team. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for agile delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and driving large-scale digital transformation, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
? What You'll Be Doing
As a Principal Delivery Lead, you'll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of major software initiatives across multiple teams and business areas.You'll:

• Oversee complex, cross-team projects from planning through to execution
• Align delivery outcomes with strategic business goals
• Manage risks, dependencies, and change across programs
• Act as a key liaison between engineering, product, architecture, and business stakeholders
• Champion agile practices and continuous improvement across teams
• Facilitate backlog management, release coordination, and reporting
• Coach teams and promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and delivery excellence
• Contribute to the long-term strategy for delivery within CAPTG

? What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who:

• Has 3-5+ years in a senior delivery leadership role, ideally in a scaled agile environment
• Can confidently engage and influence Director-level stakeholders
• Understands the difference between doing Agile and being Agile
• Has experience with Lean Thinking, Systems Thinking, and Agile frameworks (e.g. SAFe, Scrum, Kanban)
• Brings strong technical acumen and a track record of delivering high-quality software
• Is a servant leader who empowers teams and fosters a culture of continuous improvement
• Lives near Manchester or Leeds and is open to occasional on-site collaboration

? Why Join Cox Automotive?

• Be part of a global leader in automotive services and technology
• Work on high-impact projects that shape the future of the industry
• Collaborate with passionate, forward-thinking teams across the UK and Europe
• Enjoy a remote-first role with flexibility and autonomy
• Contribute to a culture that values innovation, ownership, and delivery excellence

Ready to lead the charge in digital transformation?
Apply now and help us build the next generation of automotive technology.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.

Skills Required