Agile Delivery Manager

Kforce Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

HSA

FSA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager in Jacksonville, FL to lead agile execution on technology and data initiatives.

You will guide teams through ceremonies, prioritize work with business and technical partners, and proactively remove blockers to ensure on-time delivery and high quality. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience supporting agile teams, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across product, engineering, and analytics teams in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications related to Agile delivery, Scrum, project management, or scaled Agile frameworks are preferred.
• 2+ years supporting Agile teams, project coordination, delivery management, or related technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Prioritize work with technical and business teams to manage delivery timelines and momentum.
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across product, engineering, analytics, and stakeholders.
• Track milestones and delivery metrics using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Communicate project status, timelines, risks, and next steps to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Agile delivery

Scrum

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

Jira

Azure DevOps

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/IS/CS/PM)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager to support the successful execution of technology and data-focused initiatives. This role combines elements of Agile leadership and project delivery, helping teams stay aligned, managing priorities, removing obstacles, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and with high quality. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
• Partner with technical and business teams to prioritize work, manage delivery timelines, and maintain project momentum
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers that may impact project success
• Coordinate efforts across cross-functional teams including product, engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders
• Track project milestones, action items, and delivery metrics using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management platforms
• Provide regular communication on project status, timelines, risks, and next steps to both internal and external stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team effectiveness, delivery consistency, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Professional certifications related to Agile delivery, Scrum, project management, or scaled Agile frameworks are preferred
• 2+ years of experience supporting Agile teams, project coordination, delivery management, or related technology-focused initiatives
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and balancing priorities across multiple stakeholders or initiatives
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative delivery processes
• Understanding of project management fundamentals including timelines, resource coordination, risk identification, dependency management, and milestone tracking
• Strong communication, organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to proactively identify challenges, drive resolutions, and maintain project momentum
• Comfortable operating in dynamic environments where priorities and business needs may evolve

Preferred Experience

• Background supporting technology, software development, analytics, digital transformation, data, or emerging technology initiatives
• Experience utilizing project and work management platforms such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or comparable tools
• Exposure to Agile software development teams, product organizations, engineering groups, or data-focused environments
• Experience working within highly regulated or compliance-driven industries is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.