Delivery Manager

Sacbar; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead full-system SaaS programs from concept through launch and stabilization. You will own program delivery, align roadmaps with architecture, and drive cross-functional execution across Engineering, Product, UX/Research, Data/Platform, Security, Legal/Compliance, Customer Success, Support, and GTM.

The role requires 4–7 years in software program management, expertise in release management and Agile delivery, and strong communication for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, SAFe are a plus.
• 4-7 years of program/project management experience in software, including 2+ years leading large SaaS programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-system SaaS programs from concept through launch and post-launch stabilization.
• Own program delivery from concept to launch by supporting discovery, defining scope and milestones, and driving execution through release and stabilization.
• Translate product vision into an integrated plan by aligning roadmap with technical architecture and capacity across teams.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Product, UX/Research, Data/Platform, Security, Legal/Compliance, Customer Success, Support, and GTM.
• Establish and run the program’s operating cadence, including standups, reviews, dependency syncs, and launch readiness checkpoints.
• Own dependency and critical-path management by identifying cross-team issues, driving resolutions, and maintaining milestone visibility.
• Manage risk and change by surfacing issues, quantifying impacts, and proposing mitigation options.

Skills

Program management

SaaS program leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Release management

Agile delivery

Jira/Confluence

Communication skills

AI concepts awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

PMP

CSM

SAFe

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• 4-7 years of program/project management experience in software is required, including at least 2 years managing large, complex SaaS programs across multiple teams and demonstrated ownership of end-to-end delivery from discovery/concept through build, test, launch, and stabilization.
• Strong understanding of full-system SaaS delivery, including release management, deployment strategies (e.g., feature flags), reliability, and operations is required to navigate technical complexities.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional execution involving Engineering, Product, and adjacent stakeholders (e.g., Security, Compliance, Support, GTM) to drive alignment.
• Strong competency in scope, schedule, dependency, and risk management is necessary to drive tradeoffs, make decisions, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Experience with Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) and the ability to operate effectively across mixed methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for creating executive-ready updates and facilitating crisp, productive meetings.
• Proficiency with Jira/Confluence (or equivalent) and other planning/reporting tools with exposure to enterprise integrations (SSO/SAML, APIs), data migrations, or platform modernization efforts is preferred.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools, such as Copilot and ChatGPT, can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in technical field.
• Certifications (PMP, CSM, SAFe) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead full-system SaaS programs from concept through launch and post-launch stabilization.

• Own program delivery from concept to launch by supporting discovery, defining program scope and milestones, and driving execution through release and stabilization.
• Translate product vision into an integrated plan by aligning roadmap intent with technical architecture, dependencies, and capacity across all teams.
• Drive full-system coordination by managing workstreams across Engineering, Product, UX/Research, Data/Platform, Security, Legal/Compliance, Customer Success, Support, and GTM.
• Establish and run the program's operating cadence, including standups, execution reviews, dependency syncs, and launch readiness checkpoints.
• Own dependency and critical-path management by identifying cross-team issues early, driving resolutions, and maintaining a clear line-of-sight to milestones.
• Manage risk and change by proactively surfacing issues, quantifying impacts, proposing mitigation options, and escalating with recommended decisions.
• Lead launch readiness and go-live activities, ensuring test strategy coverage, release criteria, security approvals, and support readiness are all in place.
• Continuously improve execution systems by introducing scalable templates, playbooks, and dashboards for planning, reporting, and delivery predictability.

About the Team

Our Technical Program Management team is responsible for driving the successful execution of Moody's most complex and strategic software initiatives. We partner with leaders across Engineering, Product, and the business to provide cross-functional alignment, manage end-to-end delivery, and ensure predictable, high-quality launches. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in bringing new SaaS products and platform capabilities to market.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $104,200.00 - $151,000.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody's also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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