Delivery Manager - Remote - USA
FullStack · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteManagementFull-time
About the role
FullStack is seeking a hands-on Delivery Manager to support a global agricultural science client's R&D IT organization. This role involves managing a live operations engagement with three interconnected workstreams: a consolidated Level 1 service desk, domain-aligned Level 2 specialists, and a stream of minor enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Own the engagement's vision, strategy, and operating model, tuning the L1 and L2 operating model, queue design, prioritization rules, and governance.
- Accountability for SLA and KPI attainment, including first contact resolution, service request turnaround, and BAU delivery metrics.
- Act as the escalation path for major incidents, taking control of P1 and high-visibility situations, and owning root cause analysis and remediation commitments.
- Make staffing and coverage decisions, balance ticket-driven operations with minor enhancements, manage performance, and handle attrition risk.
- Own the engagement's financial health, manage capacity and utilization, and oversee scope changes and risk management.
- Run weekly client reviews, cover service and capacity, and manage the enhancement pipeline.
- Lead transition and knowledge transfer from an outgoing vendor, and drive shift-left strategies and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 8+ years in delivery leadership, including managed services.
- Direct experience owning SLAs in client contracts.
- Working command of ITSM operating processes in ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar tools.
- Experience leading distributed and nearshore teams.
- Comfortable with commercial and financial ownership under a fixed-fee structure.
- Experience taking over support scopes from vendors or internal teams.
- Fluent in English, with Spanish advantageous for leading Colombia-based team members.
- Cultural alignment, execution-minded, calm under pressure, and adaptable.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with scientific or R&D applications, though not required.
- Strategic thinking and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Skills
- ITSM operating fluency.
- Dual-mode delivery cadence.
- Commercial and financial ownership.
- Knowledge transfer and shift-left strategies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Paid time off.
- 100% remote work.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with a 4% match.
- Continuing education opportunities.
Pay
Competitive salary.
Schedule
Remote work.