Delivery Manager

Job Title: Delivery ManagerLocation: City (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)Employment Type: Temporary ContractContract Duration: April 20, 2026 - December 31, 2026 (with potential extension)Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to drive the successful execution of digital product initiatives. This role combines Scrum Master and Project Management responsibilities, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of product features while supporting engineering teams and coordinating releases.The Delivery Manager will work closely with Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering teams to lead agile practices, manage delivery plans, and maintain alignment across stakeholders. This role also supports operational activities, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities1. Plan & Drive ExecutionOwn the end-to-end planning, sprint, and release delivery lifecycleTranslate product roadmaps into actionable sprint plans with clear milestonesDevelop and maintain project plans, risks, and dependenciesEnsure alignment between user stories, technical design, and team capacityDeliver key artifacts such as sprint plans, delivery plans, tracking boards, and team documentation2. Lead Agile Delivery PracticesFacilitate agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectivesLead periodic planning sessions for the teamSupport backlog refinement to ensure work meets readiness standardsMaintain backlog quality and team velocityEstablish and enforce delivery standards and definitions of ready/doneProvide metrics, documentation, and status reporting3. Support Engineering ExecutionPartner with technical leads to plan and track engineering workCoordinate releases, deployment planning, and QA alignmentEnsure production readiness including monitoring and documentationMaintain delivery documentation and release communications4. Manage Risks, Issues & DependenciesAct as the first point of escalation for delivery blockersIdentify and coordinate cross-team dependenciesProactively mitigate risks and communicate issuesMaintain risk logs, dependency tracking, and communication plans5. Enable Transparency & ReportingTrack and report on delivery performance (velocity, throughput, release cadence)Provide regular status updates and KPI reportingMaintain documentation for visibility and audit readinessProduce quality and compliance reports6. Foster a High-Performing TeamPromote a collaborative and transparent team environmentCoach team members on agile best practicesLead retrospectives and ensure continuous improvement actions are implementedQualificationsEducationBachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experienceCertifications (Preferred)Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certificationProject management certificationLean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)Required Skills & ExperienceStrong leadership skills with the ability to manage complex initiativesExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and planning abilitiesExperience managing cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholdersProven ability to manage project scope, schedule, risks, and prioritiesAbility to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsTechnical SkillsExperience with project tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence or similar)Experience with portfolio/project management toolsProficiency in standard office software (spreadsheets, presentations, documents, email)Familiarity with diagramming and reporting toolsExperience Requirements3-5+ years in a Project Manager or Scrum Master role3+ years working in an IT or technical environmentExperience leading application development or infrastructure projectsFamiliarity with multiple delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, IteratEqual Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:pay transparency policy is available here:temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Created: 2026-04-13