Senior Delivery Manager

CFA Institute; United States; Remote; USD 93,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Medical benefits

Job summary

CFA Institute is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to enhance delivery practices and implement operational plans across our products and technology projects. You’ll lead medium to large technology initiatives using Agile methods, coordinate releases, and drive continuous improvement while balancing priorities and stakeholder needs.

This highly autonomous role focuses on strategic planning and hands-on delivery leadership, with ongoing coaching in Agile practices and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery management within technology environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to influence outcomes and balance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Improve and refine delivery procedures, standards and practices.
• Implement operational delivery plans aligned to strategic objectives.
• Lead delivery of medium to large technology initiatives using Agile methodologies.
• Coordinate release planning, dependencies and production readiness.
• Monitor delivery performance and report to senior leadership.
• Manage delivery risks, dependencies and priorities.
• Coach and support teams in Agile practices.

Skills

Delivery management

Project management

Agile leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering complex technology initiatives? Do you enjoy improving delivery processes and helping teams work more effectively? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can influence how technology is delivered across an organisation?

CFA Institute is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to improve organisational delivery procedures and implement operational plans that enable effective, predictable delivery across our products and technology projects. You’ll bring advanced delivery expertise to complex initiatives, working across multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes while helping shape best practices that strengthen delivery across the organisation.

This is a highly autonomous role where you’ll balance strategic planning with hands‑on delivery leadership, applying sound judgement to solve complex challenges and continuously improve the way work is delivered.

What You’ll Do

• Improve and refine delivery procedures, standards and practices to enhance organisational effectiveness and consistency.
• Implement operational delivery plans aligned to strategic objectives and portfolio priorities.
• Lead the delivery of medium to large technology initiatives using Agile methodologies.
• Coordinate release planning, dependency management and production readiness across complex programmes.
• Monitor delivery performance, key metrics and outcomes, providing analysis and reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage delivery risks, dependencies and competing priorities across multiple teams and business functions.
• Develop and implement new delivery approaches where existing processes are insufficient.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards and internal delivery processes.
• Coach and support colleagues in Agile practices, delivery discipline and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in delivery management, project management or Agile leadership within technology environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Advanced understanding of delivery management principles with the ability to apply them across complex delivery environments.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to influence outcomes, solve complex delivery challenges and balance competing priorities.

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in improving delivery practices across a global organisation.
• Lead complex technology initiatives that support strategic business priorities.
• Work collaboratively with experienced technology and business leaders.
• Help shape delivery standards, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a predominantly remote working environment with occasional travel for meetings, conferences and team events.

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position:

Expected salary range: US - $92,500 - $123,300 per year

Actual salary within the stated range will depend on the individual’s experience, qualifications, skills, location, and other job-related factors. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including health coverage, generous time off, competitive retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellbeing and development programs. You can learn more on our careers site: Working at CFA Institute | Comprehensive Benefits

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we promote professional growth, uphold ethical standards, and help advance better financial markets. Join a global organization committed to putting investors first.

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