IT Service Delivery Manager

Wounded Warrior Project; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Competitive pay

Job summary

Wounded Warrior Project is hiring an IT Service Delivery Manager to coordinate delivery across software engineers, IT architects, QA analysts, and BSAs. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, manage vendor commitments, and align initiatives with business priorities in a hybrid US-based role.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT service delivery, strong Agile experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Five years in IT service delivery or technology project management.
• Three years coordinating delivery across cross-functional technical teams in agile environments.
• Experience translating strategy into actionable delivery plans and coordinating resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day delivery activities across a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, IT architects, QA analysts, and BSAs.
• Facilitate delivery of IT services aligned to approved requirements and business needs.
• Manage vendor deliverables, monitoring quality, budget, scope and schedule.
• Collaborate on SLAs, MSAs, and OLAs to improve service delivery.
• Monitor delivery performance and coordinate with COEs and stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Agile practices

SDLC understanding

Jira/Confluence

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job. If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP™ we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) IT Service Delivery Manager supports the execution of technology initiatives across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery aligns with business priorities and strategic direction. Acting as a liaison between IT Service Directors and delivery teams, this role translates strategy into actionable plans, facilitates delivery cadence and agile ceremonies, and supports performance monitoring and issue resolution. The role partners with COE Managers and stakeholders to coordinate resources, influence priorities and roadmaps, and communicate delivery progress. The IT Service Delivery Manager operates in a matrixed environment and supports delivery through coordination and influence; this role does not have direct reports or formal people management authority.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate day-to-day delivery activities across a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, IT architects, QA analysts, and business systems analysts (BSAs) to support successful implementation of IT initiatives.
• Facilitate and monitor delivery of IT services aligned to approved requirements and business needs.
• Manage IT vendor deliverables and commitments, monitoring performance related to quality, budget, scope, and schedule.
• Collaborate in the development and ongoing refinement of service level agreements (SLAs), master service agreements (MSAs), and operational level agreements (OLAs).
• Ensure delivery activities and vendor work align with organizational security standards and established processes.
• Support organization satisfaction beyond project completion through clear communication, follow‑up, and issue resolution.
• Communicate updates to standards and processes to delivery teammates to support timely and effective execution of work.
• Collaborate with other IT Service Delivery Managers to share best practices, industry standards, and recommended training approaches.
• Translate strategic direction into actionable delivery plans, including identification of required resources.
• Partner with the IT Business Operations Manager to assess resource needs for pending initiatives.
• Provide input to COE Managers regarding resource sourcing, allocation, and release based on project and operational demand.
• Partner with Service Directors to align on priorities, influence roadmaps, and provide delivery status updates.
• Collaborate with enterprise Project Managers on strategic initiatives, including schedule development, resource coordination, readiness activities, and end‑user training support.
• Monitor performance metrics and service levels, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate stand‑ups, sprint planning, and backlog grooming.
• Prepare and submit change requests for IT leadership review and approval.
• Serve as an escalation contact for service delivery issues, coordinating resolution across teams and vendors.
• Promote effective collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement through influence and partnership.
• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience coordinating and influencing cross‑functional technical teams to support successful delivery outcomes.
• Strong understanding of IT service delivery models and methodologies, including Agile practices and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts, QA practices, and business systems analysis.
• Experience operating effectively in matrixed environments with shared or pooled resources.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience supporting issue escalation and resolution while maintaining delivery timelines and quality standards.
• Proficiency with delivery and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Mission‑driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE Requirements

• Five years of experience in IT service delivery or technology project management.
• Three years of experience coordinating delivery activities across cross‑functional technical teams in agile environments.
• Experience translating strategic direction into actionable delivery plans and contributing to execution through resource coordination, progress tracking, and issue management.

Preferences

• Experience working in matrixed organizations with Centers of Excellence (COE) and service delivery structures.
• Experience collaborating with leadership on strategic initiatives.

EDUCATION Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.

Preferences

• Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE Requirements

• One or more certifications related to IT service delivery and/or Agile practices, such as ITIL Foundation, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or other relevant credentials.

Preferences

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• General office environment; temperature controlled.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Up to 10% travel.

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Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: Wounded Warrior Project is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written search agreement in place. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the referral or through other means.

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is a veterans service organization that is transforming the way America’s wounded veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in their communities.

WWP™ works with warriors and their families to create paths toward success as they transition back into civilian life.

Through direct programs and services, WWP connects warriors to a network of support and resources to address their evolving needs.

The WWP team is passionate about creating impact—and since 2003, has improved the lives of over half a million warriors and their families.

In fact, many WWP employees are veterans themselves and have experienced firsthand the benefits of its programs and services.

Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.