Delivery Manager

BCforward is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Delivery Manager

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Note: Candidate must be local to Phoenix, AZ.
Job Title: Project Delivery ManagerJob Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)Duration: Long term ContractPay Rate: $65/Hr. W2 or $70/Hr. On C2C
Must haves-E2E test management experienceCross Platform experience- Cross Platform Integrated Release Planning and status reporting. Working with various teams (Product, engineer architects etc)
The U.S. Consumer Services and Digital Technology (USCDT) team is accountable for implementing and supporting systems for U.S Consumer and Commercial Card businesses. The person will lead the planning, directing, and coordinating large-scale strategic new product launches from definition through implementation.
This position will be responsible for the following: Drives program / cross platform product delivery, demonstrating leadership coupled with technical expertise across domains and the corresponding business domain knowledgeEntire lifecycle from initiation to delivery:Partners with LPM, Product and Engineering owners for early engagement and prioritization process.Drives Pre-Program Increment (PI) planning meetings with leadership, product management, delivery teams and Business Partners.Cross Platform Integrated Release Planning and status reportingE2E Test Management (test data set up, test plan creation, reporting on testing status, etc.)Drive the Solutioning and architecture with engineering teams.Partners with Product Managers, new Product Development, Business Partners and Architects to help assure strategy, vision and road map alignment and executionCreate data-driven insights into the delivery and execution of the program through the use of automation & metrics.Manages impediments, risks, dependencies and resourcing needs across stakeholders and senior leadership as appropriate.Support and encourage innovation through continuous exploration.Aggregates and drives End-to-End Program Increment (PI) objectives into Epic/Cross-Train Release objectives to ensure successful delivery.Track and measure capability and epic executionManages external relationships, e.g. product partners or technology vendors on behalf of Technology organization (where appropriate).
Technical Skills Inform or co-develop architecture and process flows to ensure end-to-end technology product solutionsUnderstand the program’s technical platforms and applicationsExecute solution technical alignment discussions. Bridges the gap between product teams
Leadership and Coaching Coach leaders, teams in technology and product management in Lean-Agile practices and mindsetsLive the Agile and SAFe Values & PrinciplesEncourage diversity of thought and demonstrate an open mindset.Foster a culture of trust and leadership in others.Champion a learning culture to drive continuous improvements and standardization. xzbcwsv Respectfully and purposefully challenge the status quoInspires collaboration and quality practices between system architects & Agile teams and product teamsEnsures compliance with SDLC standards across the programEnsures data integrity for the program within the Agile Management toolsInfluence without authority through effective change and leadership management.
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications for this Position are as follows:8+ years relevant Program and/or Project Management experienceExperience with design and coding across one or more platforms and languages is idealExperience facilitating Agile, Scrum, or other rapid application development teams to deliver solutionsCurrent/active PMI-ACP, PMP, SPC or SA certification a plusAdditional Agile certifications a plusBS or MS degree in computer science or equivalent working experience is preferred