Delivery Manager (End-to-End Project Delivery )

Location: Bethesda, MD

Employment Type : Contract

Work Mode Hybrid Local candidates only

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to own end-to-end delivery of projects for our client,

working in a hybrid capacity out of Bethesda, MD. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of

managing the full project lifecycle - from planning and resourcing through execution, risk management, and

successful delivery - while acting as a key point of contact between the client, delivery teams, and

leadership. This role requires strong ownership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive multiple

workstreams to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, from initiation and planning through execution, go-live,
and closure.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resourcing plans, and delivery roadmaps.
Act as the primary point of contact for the client on delivery status, risks, dependencies, and
escalations.
Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and ensure teams stay
aligned to sprint and release goals.
Manage scope, budget, timelines, and quality across the project lifecycle, proactively identifying and
mitigating risks.
Coordinate cross-functionally across engineering, QA, design, and business teams to remove
blockers and keep delivery on track.
Track and report project health, KPIs, and delivery metrics to client stakeholders and internal
leadership.
Manage resource allocation, staffing plans, and onboarding/offboarding for project teams.
Facilitate change management, ensuring scope changes are properly assessed, documented, and
approved.
Own client relationship management, ensuring high satisfaction and proactive communication
throughout the engagement.

Required / Mandatory Skills

Proven experience as a Delivery Manager / Project Manager owning end-to-end delivery of
technology projects.
Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum and/or hybrid delivery methodologies, with hands-on experience
running ceremonies.
Solid experience with project tracking and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with direct experience interfacing with client leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, resourcing, and risk across multiple concurrent
workstreams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail for
business audiences.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Must be local to the Bethesda, MD area and available for on-site work as required by the hybrid
schedule.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent project/delivery management certification.
Experience managing delivery for enterprise or regulated clients
Familiarity with QA/testing, DevOps, or CI/CD practices as they relate to release management.
Experience with reporting/dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for delivery metrics.

Delivery Manager (End-to-End Project Delivery)

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