Delivery Manager (1144919)

The Judge Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Delivery Manager for a hybrid role in New York City, NY.

You will lead fixed-price/public sector projects over $10M, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates have PMP (preferred), 10+ years PM leadership, and a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management with leadership expertise.
• Hands-on experience with fixed-price / fixed-bid projects.
• End-to-end project planning and PMP-aligned delivery.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; MBA preferred.
• Experience with public sector projects is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience with budgets, timelines, risks, and change management.
• Exposure to account management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery aligned with PMP best practices.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for fixed-bid and public sector goals.
• Serve as primary client contact and build relationships.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for clear communication and task alignment.
• Monitor risks, issues, and changes with timely updates and mitigation.
• Conduct regular status meetings and deliver progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and government regulations in public sector projects.
• Drive continuous process improvement and innovation in PM practices.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reporting

Risk management

Change management

Public sector experience

Account management

Business development

Fixed-price projects

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA

PMP certification

Job description

Location: New York City, NY

Salary: $140,000.00 USD Annually - $175,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Delivery Manager to work on a Hybrid Schedule in NYC (2-3 Days/Week)

Candidates must have experience with fixed-bid/fixed-fee projects and budgets of at least $10M.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery aligned with PMP best practices.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet fixed-bid and public sector objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, developing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and task alignment.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and changes, providing timely updates and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular status meetings and deliver progress reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and government regulations in public sector projects.
• Drive continuous process improvement and innovation in project management practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management, with proven expertise in project leadership and the application of project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience managing fixed-price / fixed-bid projects with full accountability for scope, budget, and delivery.
• Strong experience leading end-to-end project planning, execution, and delivery aligned with PMP best practices.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree is preferred.
• Experience managing complex project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and change management.
• Ability to serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience delivering projects in public sector environments is a plus.
• Exposure to account management and business development activities is desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and reporting skills.