Delivery Lead

PingWind; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Delivery Lead to spearhead cross-functional teams in delivering tailored solutions for the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate project activities, manage customer relationships, and facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies. Your expertise in project management and client communication will be essential in ensuring the quality and timely delivery of software applications. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing outstanding services to the federal government and make a meaningful impact in the lives of veterans. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering value, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Federal Holidays

Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with Agile methodologies.
• Expert communication and client management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in developing software applications.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure timely delivery of products.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Client Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

8 years of relevant experience

Tools

Salesforce

JIRA

CI/CD

Job description

Description

PingWind is seeking a qualified Delivery Lead (Team Lead) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Solutions Delivery Center of Excellence (COE) program. This program is focused on assisting various VBA Lines of Business and Staff Offices by building and delivering tailored solutions using best-in-class SaaS/PaaS offerings at the VA.

The Delivery Lead (Team Lead) will be responsible for leading one or more cross-functional teams (e.g. Product Managers, Testers, Developers) developing software applications (products) for various customer groups within VBA.

1. Lead and coordinate project activities, owning the success/failure of assigned projects/products.
2. Develop and own customer relationships with Product Owners and stakeholders of assigned projects/products.
3. Collaborate with Product Manager, stakeholders, and team to identify and clarify business requirements and help build a healthy backlog for the team.
4. Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies and discussions among the scrum team and assist in removing blockers.
5. Ensure quality of execution, definition of done, and on-time delivery of product.
6. Plan and organize demos and product testing.
7. Deliver weekly updates to program and senior government leadership on accomplishments, upcoming priorities, dependencies, risks, and issues.
8. Track and ensure the timely creation and delivery of required contract deliverables.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree; 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
2. 5+ years of relevant project management experience, including experience with Agile methodologies and facilitating scrum teams.
3. Experience implementing SaaS and PaaS applications (Salesforce preferred).
4. U.S. Citizenship; Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
5. Expert communication and client management skills.
6. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
7. Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
8. Flexible, able to adapt to different customer groups and expectations.
9. Experience working in and with cross-functional teams, preferably developing software.
10. Outcome-oriented approach focused on delivering value to end users backed by measurable, data-driven results.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Formal Agile or PM certifications.
2. Public sector, VA or similar government organization experience.
3. Experience in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
4. Experience with JIRA or similar project management software.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management, and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.