Senior Delivery Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to lead complex, multi-phase digital delivery programs. The role partners with clients, engineering, QA, and operations to keep work moving across distributed locations, with a strong emphasis on agile execution and AI-enabled delivery improvements.

The position requires 5+ years in software delivery or engineering leadership, experience coordinating onshore/offshore teams, and a proven track record delivering complex systems in agile environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software delivery, project management, or engineering leadership.
• Experience managing distributed onshore and offshore teams.
• Proven track record delivering complex digital systems in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-phase engagements
• Facilitate sprint planning and delivery execution across teams
• Manage phased releases and transitions into operations
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and scope changes
• Define and report delivery KPIs to guide decisions
• Support QA and UAT efforts to ensure quality outcomes
• Implement AI development life cycle practices across engagements

Skills

Agile leadership

Cross-team coordination

Client communication

Jira

Azure DevOps

AI in delivery

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will lead complex digital delivery engagements from planning through release and operational transition, ensuring teams stay aligned on scope, timing, quality, and outcomes. You will partner closely with clients, engineering teams, QA, and operations to keep multi-phase work moving across distributed locations. The position also calls for a strong focus on agile execution, dependency management, and measurable delivery performance, with emerging AI capabilities used to improve delivery processes.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $170,000 - $220,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-phase engagements
• Facilitate sprint planning and delivery execution across teams
• Manage phased releases and transitions into operations
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and scope changes
• Define and report delivery KPIs to guide decisions
• Support QA and UAT efforts to ensure quality outcomes
• Implement AI development life cycle practices across engagements

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software delivery, technical project management, or engineering leadership
• Strong grasp of agile practices in complex, multi-team settings
• Experience managing distributed teams across onshore and offshore locations
• Proven track record in delivering complex digital systems in agile environments
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills
• Familiarity with delivery tools like Jira and Azure DevOps
• Experience with AI tools to enhance delivery processes

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan for eligible employees

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.