Senior Delivery Manager

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments 

• Minimum 9 years of experience in Agile project management, delivery management, or related roles.
• Experience managing multiple projects or teams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and process improvement.
• Proven experience in managing Agile projects and teams using methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their best performance..
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams, including product owners, developers, testers, and business analysts.
• Familiarity with software development processes and technologies, enabling effective collaboration with technical teams.
• Certifications: Agile-related certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Project Manager (APM), SAFe Agilist) are preferred.

It would be great if you also had . . . 

•  Understanding/exposure to Agile transformation within organization. 
• Exposure working with multi-cultural, global, and remote teams along with ability to adapt to change. 
• Knowledge of software development/delivery lifecycle (SDLC) & agile best practices (like DevOps, BDD, CI/CD). 
• You are fluent in understanding, measuring, and improving outcome metrics of the team and are hands-on with Jira and project & board administration.
• PMP certification would be a plus. Working with development teams
• Monitor team performance using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and cycle time. Identify areas for improvement and work with teams to implement changes.

What will you be doing in this role? 

• Ensure the successful delivery of projects by managing timelines, resources, and risks, while ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Act as a coach and mentor to teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and other teams to align project objectives, priorities, and expectations. Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards common goals. Remove roadblocks and foster a productive working environment.
• Monitor team performance using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and cycle time. Identify areas for improvement and work with teams to implement changes.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact project delivery. Develop contingency plans and escalate issues when necessary.
• Continuously evaluate and improve Agile processes and practices to enhance team performance and project outcomes. Drive initiatives to increase efficiency, collaboration, and quality.
• Guide and mentor team members on Agile practices, helping them to adopt a mindset of agility, accountability, and continuous learning.