Delivery Manager

About the role

The Delivery Manager owns delivery execution for a key workstream of the program, with workstream teams varying from 25-50 resourced scrum teams. The role is responsible for technical delivery management of Agile teams, managing risks and dependencies, tracking delivery performance, and ensuring workstream commitments are planned, communicated, and delivered in alignment with program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to ensure a robust, well-architected solution on the cloud that meets customer's objectives
• Manage the entire SDLC that is AI-enabled and production operations, including POAM and bug fix
• Plan and manage Workstream scope, schedule, deliverables, risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies
• Coordinate Agile team execution, sprint planning, release planning, backlog readiness, and delivery reporting
• Work with product owners, scrum masters, architects, business analysts, DevSecOps, testing, and client stakeholders to remove blockers
• Track milestones, action items, staffing needs, quality indicators, and delivery metrics for the workstream
• Prepare workstream status updates, leadership briefings, risk summaries, and decision materials
• Support release readiness, UAT coordination, production deployment planning, and post-release follow-up
• Ensure delivery practices align with program governance, compliance requirements, and client expectations
• Use AI-assisted planning and reporting tools to improve forecasting, status reporting, and risk analysis

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be willing to work a HYBRID Schedule (3-4 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to prioritize and self-start
• Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift
• Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement
• Must be open to collaboration, feedback, and client asks
• Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities

Qualifications

Required: 10+ years of IT delivery, project management, workstream management, or Agile program delivery experience, with experience managing scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications across technical teams. Experience with Agile delivery, sprint planning, release planning, metrics, and status reporting is also required. Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with a Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, engineering, or a related field.

Preferred: Federal IT modernization or financial-regulatory program experience, experience with AWS-based delivery, DevSecOps, or large-scale modernization programs, and familiarity with AI-assisted planning, reporting, risk analysis, or delivery-management tools.