IT Delivery Manager
About the role
An Initial AI Screening will be conducted for this role.
Duration: 6 months | strong likelihood for an extension, or conversion to full-time employee
Daily Responsibilities: · Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to keep teams aligned and progressing · Engage in technical discussions with development teams, architects, and stakeholders to understand project complexities and inform delivery decisions · Identify and remove impediments and blockers that impact delivery · Provide status reporting at portfolio and project levels to stakeholders and leadership · Monitor and manage project financials, budgets, and resource allocation · Collaborate with technology teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution · Track KPIs and delivery metrics using AI and GenAI tools to proactively identify risks, forecast issues, and optimize performance and resource allocation · Drive process improvements and optimize delivery workflows based on team feedback and performance data
What program/technology/software knowledge is essential for this role? · Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and AI SDLC, methodologies and how they apply to technology projects · Jira and Confluence for day-to-day delivery management, tracking progress, and coordinating project activities · Financial management software (e.g., MIS, Planview) for budget tracking, resource allocation, and project cost management
Must-have Skills: · Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master) and 7+ years of experience delivering software development projects/programs within an Agile environment (medium-to-large scale initiatives) · Experience managing the implementation of DevOps, MLOps, or Cloud architecture · Hands-on expertise in Agile delivery frameworks, including milestones, critical paths, product and sprint backlogs, work-back schedules, and release burndown · Advanced proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA, SharePoint) and related methodologies · Manage delivery excellence through effective schedule management, KPI tracking, early warning indicators, proactive risk and issue mitigation, and removal of cross-team dependencies and blockers · Oversee financials and staffing levels to efficiently meet project delivery requirements and track value for effective decision-making · Build and present management-level reporting and leverage AI and advanced analytics tools (including GenAI) to enhance project delivery through automated progress reporting, risk forecasting, and schedule optimization · Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to facilitate analytical and technical conversations at multiple levels, listen actively, communicate clearly and concisely, and build strong working relationships across technical/business units to drive collaboration and impact · Promote team accountability and continuous improvement by solving productivity issues and driving joint ownership of results
Nice-to-have Skills: · Hands-on experience in software development, DevOps, MLOps, or Cloud architecture (a strong plus) · Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (iWF, Business Agility) and enterprise project management tools (Planview, MS Project, Leankit). · Knowledge of technology environment and processes
Soft skills: Collaboration, Team Communication, Results-Oriented, Deadline Management, Planning, Resource Coordination, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Influence.
FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is $70/hr -$87/hr. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
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IT Delivery Manager
About the role
An Initial AI Screening will be conducted for this role.
Duration: 6 months | strong likelihood for an extension, or conversion to full-time employee
Daily Responsibilities: · Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to keep teams aligned and progressing · Engage in technical discussions with development teams, architects, and stakeholders to understand project complexities and inform delivery decisions · Identify and remove impediments and blockers that impact delivery · Provide status reporting at portfolio and project levels to stakeholders and leadership · Monitor and manage project financials, budgets, and resource allocation · Collaborate with technology teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution · Track KPIs and delivery metrics using AI and GenAI tools to proactively identify risks, forecast issues, and optimize performance and resource allocation · Drive process improvements and optimize delivery workflows based on team feedback and performance data
What program/technology/software knowledge is essential for this role? · Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and AI SDLC, methodologies and how they apply to technology projects · Jira and Confluence for day-to-day delivery management, tracking progress, and coordinating project activities · Financial management software (e.g., MIS, Planview) for budget tracking, resource allocation, and project cost management
Must-have Skills: · Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master) and 7+ years of experience delivering software development projects/programs within an Agile environment (medium-to-large scale initiatives) · Experience managing the implementation of DevOps, MLOps, or Cloud architecture · Hands-on expertise in Agile delivery frameworks, including milestones, critical paths, product and sprint backlogs, work-back schedules, and release burndown · Advanced proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA, SharePoint) and related methodologies · Manage delivery excellence through effective schedule management, KPI tracking, early warning indicators, proactive risk and issue mitigation, and removal of cross-team dependencies and blockers · Oversee financials and staffing levels to efficiently meet project delivery requirements and track value for effective decision-making · Build and present management-level reporting and leverage AI and advanced analytics tools (including GenAI) to enhance project delivery through automated progress reporting, risk forecasting, and schedule optimization · Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to facilitate analytical and technical conversations at multiple levels, listen actively, communicate clearly and concisely, and build strong working relationships across technical/business units to drive collaboration and impact · Promote team accountability and continuous improvement by solving productivity issues and driving joint ownership of results
Nice-to-have Skills: · Hands-on experience in software development, DevOps, MLOps, or Cloud architecture (a strong plus) · Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (iWF, Business Agility) and enterprise project management tools (Planview, MS Project, Leankit). · Knowledge of technology environment and processes
Soft skills: Collaboration, Team Communication, Results-Oriented, Deadline Management, Planning, Resource Coordination, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Influence.
FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is $70/hr -$87/hr. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.