Mid-Level Delivery Manager

Associate Staffing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Associate Staffing is seeking an experienced Agile Coach/Scrum Master to lead cross-functional teams in delivering strategic initiatives in Des Moines, Iowa. The role partners with product and engineering stakeholders to align priorities and improve delivery predictability and value.

You will coach teams, champion Agile practices, facilitate ceremonies, identify risks, and promote continuous improvement across delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Agile methodologies across diverse teams and environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban.
• Coaching teams on Agile best practices to improve team effectiveness and delivery maturity.
• Hands-on experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, AgileCraft, VersionOne, Azure DevOps/TFS.
• 4–6+ years as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or similar leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, and facilitation techniques.
• Agile certifications preferred (CSM, CSP, CSC, PMI-ACP, ICAgile).
• Experience working with product, engineering, and cross-functional delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in delivering strategic initiatives on time and within scope.
• Partner with product and engineering to align priorities and facilitate planning.
• Promote continuous improvement in delivery processes and team performance.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments throughout delivery.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Champion Agile values and foster accountability and continuous learning.
• Monitor delivery progress, metrics, and outcomes to inform decisions.
• Support teams in adopting/refining Agile practices to improve predictability and value delivery.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum & Kanban

Coaching teams

Agile tools

Delivery leadership

Facilitation

Cross-functional

Education

Agile certifications (CSM, CSP, CSC, PMI-ACP, ICAgile)

Tools

Jira

AgileCraft

VersionOne

Azure DevOps

Job description

Who we are

Our client is a financial services corporation offering a various suite of products.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Agile methodologies across diverse teams, organizational cultures, and project environments of varying size and complexity.


• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban.


• Experience coaching new and established teams on Agile best practices to improve team effectiveness, achieve delivery goals, and support Agile maturity.


• Hands-on experience with Agile project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, AgileCraft, VersionOne, Azure DevOps/TFS, or similar platforms.


• 4-6+ years of experience serving as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or similar Agile delivery leadership role.


• Deep knowledge of Agile principles, Scrum roles, ceremonies, and team facilitation techniques.


• Agile certifications preferred, such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Scrum Coach (CSC), PMI-ACP, ICAgile certifications, or equivalent.


• Experience working closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and within scope.


• Partner with product and engineering stakeholders to align priorities, facilitate planning, and support effective decision-making.


• Promote continuous improvement in delivery processes, team performance, and operational effectiveness.


• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments throughout the delivery lifecycle.


• Facilitate collaboration and communication among team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.


• Champion Agile values and principles while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning.


• Monitor and communicate delivery progress, metrics, and key outcomes to support informed decision-making.


• Support teams in adopting and refining Agile practices to improve predictability, quality, and customer value delivery.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Associate Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for open positions with our company.