Delivery Lead/Project Manager
Jobs via Dice, Charlotte, NC, United States
Description
Drive the lifecycle delivery of technology initiatives—from concept through deployment to transition to Operations and ultimately closure. Establish and/or manage the tracking and reporting of delivery plans, roadmaps, milestones, and dependencies across multiple teams or workstreams. Ensure delivery outcomes align to scope, timeline, budget, and quality expectations.
Proactively identify risks, issues, and blockers. Negotiate with senior leaders mitigation plans and manage status reporting. Support fostering a culture of accountability and early awareness of risks and issues. Serve as the primary point of accountability for delivery status, health, and progress.
Facilitate clear, frequent communication with leadership, business partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders. Implement and enforce delivery framework standards, including sprint cadence, release processes, quality controls, and reporting requirements. Ensure adherence to Change Standards requirements.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in technology delivery, Project/Program management, or related leadership roles.
Have demonstrated success leading large, complex, multi‑team technology deliveries.
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and/or hybrid delivery models.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
Proven ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams.
Experience managing risks, dependencies and budgets.
Core Competencies
Leadership – Inspires, guides, and aligns teams to achieve delivery goals while fostering accountability.
Execution Driven – Maintains strong focus on delivering results, meeting commitments, and driving work to completion with quality and urgency.
Adaptability – Adjusts quickly to changing priorities, environments, and requirements while maintaining momentum and clarity.
Resilient – Remains steady, solution‑oriented, and composed in challenging or high‑pressure situations.
Strong Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with Technical Teams, Business Partners, and Leadership.
Risk Management & Decision‑Making – Anticipates risks, evaluates options, and makes timely, informed decisions to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
Certifications: PMP, PMI‑ACP, ScrumMaster, SAFe, or equivalent.
Familiarity with modern SDLC practices.
Practical use of Jira, Microsoft software (including CoPilot), ServiceNow and Cutover is a plus.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 – $70.00/hr.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Charlotte, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Drive the lifecycle delivery of technology initiatives—from concept through deployment to transition to Operations and ultimately closure. Establish and/or manage the tracking and reporting of delivery plans, roadmaps, milestones, and dependencies across multiple teams or workstreams. Ensure delivery outcomes align to scope, timeline, budget, and quality expectations.
Proactively identify risks, issues, and blockers. Negotiate with senior leaders mitigation plans and manage status reporting. Support fostering a culture of accountability and early awareness of risks and issues. Serve as the primary point of accountability for delivery status, health, and progress.
Facilitate clear, frequent communication with leadership, business partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders. Implement and enforce delivery framework standards, including sprint cadence, release processes, quality controls, and reporting requirements. Ensure adherence to Change Standards requirements.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in technology delivery, Project/Program management, or related leadership roles.
Have demonstrated success leading large, complex, multi‑team technology deliveries.
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and/or hybrid delivery models.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
Proven ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams.
Experience managing risks, dependencies and budgets.
Core Competencies
Leadership – Inspires, guides, and aligns teams to achieve delivery goals while fostering accountability.
Execution Driven – Maintains strong focus on delivering results, meeting commitments, and driving work to completion with quality and urgency.
Adaptability – Adjusts quickly to changing priorities, environments, and requirements while maintaining momentum and clarity.
Resilient – Remains steady, solution‑oriented, and composed in challenging or high‑pressure situations.
Strong Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with Technical Teams, Business Partners, and Leadership.
Risk Management & Decision‑Making – Anticipates risks, evaluates options, and makes timely, informed decisions to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
Certifications: PMP, PMI‑ACP, ScrumMaster, SAFe, or equivalent.
Familiarity with modern SDLC practices.
Practical use of Jira, Microsoft software (including CoPilot), ServiceNow and Cutover is a plus.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 – $70.00/hr.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Charlotte, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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