Delivery Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <div>At<strong>&nbsp;Lantern</strong>, our company culture stands as the bedrock of our success and a source of pride for our teams. We firmly believe that a culture founded on trust forms the basis for enduring relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners.<br><br></div> <div>Within this culture, we nurture an environment of respect, inclusion, and belonging, fostering collaboration among inspired teams. We prioritize the well-being of our colleagues, the success of our clients, and our positive impact on society.</div> <div><br>Embracing a growth mindset where curiosity thrives, we celebrate excellence and value individuals who inspire and mentor others, elevating the collective. Our driving force lies in personal and business growth. We go above and beyond to surprise and delight our clients, delivering tangible business value. In facing challenges, we make tough choices and solve complex problems to positively influence our clients, their customers, and the world at large.</div> <div><br>As a Microsoft services partner, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of technical excellence. This commitment to quality is evident not only in our work but also in how we support and empower our employees. At Lantern, our culture mirrors our core values and unwavering dedication to realizing our purpose and vision, making it a dynamic and fulfilling workplace. Together, we transcend the ordinary and achieve extraordinary results.</div> <p></p></div><div id="external-jobs-show-description" class="external-panel__trix-content external-panel__trix-content--colored external-panel__trix-content--lead-in"> <div id="External::Careerspage::Renderrichtrixcontent-react-component-6e8d6985-0b3d-431f-ad70-f5a68418999b"> <div id="skills-body" class="external-panel__trix-content external-panel__trix-content--colored"> <div id="External::Careerspage::Renderrichtrixcontent-react-component-fd96d56a-d2e7-430a-b8f5-75ecc2314693"> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Position Summary</em></strong></span></h1> <h1 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Delivery Manager plays a vital role by taking ownership and ensuring the success of multiple projects through effective leadership and client-facing engagement. This role is tasked with achieving excellence in project delivery, cultivating customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, and utilizing Agile methodologies to lead teams toward the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Delivery Manager adopts a product-thinking mindset and a collaborative approach to drive client outcomes and deliver exceptional experiences.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Position Responsibilities</em></strong></span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proven leadership abilities when working with project teams to ensure high-quality service delivery within agreed timeframes while proactively managing risks and maintaining budgets.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Serve as the primary contact for clients, managing the product development lifecycle and fostering collaboration across functional teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Draft and maintain project charters, proposals, and quotations including clearly articulating the objectives, scope, budget, and success criteria.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Define business outcomes through working with stakeholders to establish measurable goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with strategic priorities.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Manage milestones and realistic timelines by developing a detailed project plans with phased deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Report progress and outcomes through providing regular updates to stakeholders to maintain transparency and drive continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Employ Agile and Scrum methodologies to guide project delivery, ensuring alignment with these practices.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate closely with engineering, product, design, and QA teams to define and achieve product goals.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</em></strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Project Management certifications (PMP, CAPM, etc.) and Agile/Scrum certifications are preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">5-8 years of project management experience in Agile consulting environments, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Exceptional skills in communication, management, problem-solving, and client engagement.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proven experience leading complex, multi-phase engagements in the software development industry</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong consulting skills with a history of understanding client needs and ensuring their satisfaction.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience delivering projects in AI, analytics and digital transformation are a bonus.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>