Overviewwagamama — Greater London, England, United Kingdom. hybrid 3 days a week;

competitive salary + 20% bonus . at wagamama,

food is life

and we’re here to make every bite count. with over 165 restaurants across the UK (and growing fast) we’ve been dishing up vibrant, fresh asian inspired flavours since ’92. it’s all about good food, good vibes, and good company.

we’re looking for a

senior delivery lead

to join us on our journey, ready to dive in and stir things up?

what we need: someone to help us land the change that shapes wagamama’s next chapter.

we’re building a small, senior

change delivery

team at the heart of wagamama’s central transformation function. we’re turning a bold

value creation plan

into measurable results; reshaping how we operate, grow + deliver for our guests and teams.

as our

senior delivery lead , you’ll own the successful execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives, from mobilisation to benefits realisation. this isn’t just managing plans; it’s landing change that genuinely shifts how the business works + creates value.

Responsibilities

lead enterprise-wide programmes under our value creation plan (VCP) — mobilise, plan, and deliver with pace + precision.

set

clear scope, outcomes + measures

with business sponsors; keep delivery tightly focused on value, not just activity.

run

governance + steering

that gives execs clarity and teams momentum; report crisply to exec + board.

work with operations to drive

change enablement + adoption

so outcomes stick in restaurants + support functions.

work independently, unblocking early and maintaining pace, no surprises, ever.

Qualifications

proven track record taking

enterprise initiatives

from kick-off to measurable benefits.

mastery of

delivery frameworks

(waterfall / hybrid / agile) + governance, applied pragmatically.

outstanding

stakeholder management

with c-suite and senior functional leaders; confident, concise updates.

strong commercial acumen ; you connect delivery activity to business value.

calm under pressure,

ownership mindset , and the judgement to escalate with solutions, not just problems.

nice to have: experience in

PE-backed value creation , MSP/AgilePM/APMG/ADKAR.

Benefits

competitive salary + 20% bonus potential

flexible hybrid working (with option to work + eat from one of our restaurants!)

modern offices + culture to be proud of

£200 monthly wagamama food allowance — enjoy all your favourite dishes on us!

25 days holiday plus bank holidays — plenty of time to relax and recharge

+ further discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure — perks that make life sweeter

Supporting you every step of the way! family-friendly pay: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Nothing brings people together like great food. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our table | because food is the ultimate connector, and here everyone belongs

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Hospitality, Restaurants, and Technology, Information and Media

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