Technical Project Delivery Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Technical Project Delivery Manager in Smithfield, RI.

Responsibilities:
* Align project scope, objectives, and roadmaps aligned with product, business, and technology strategy
* Manage multiple projects of low to medium size or complexity, or a single project of high visibility complexity and/or risk
* Partner with product, program, and technology leaders to create plans, identify risks and dependencies, and release schedules
* Maintain project documentation and ensure transparency through structured communication channels
* Lead and manage events to support backlog prioritization, planning, and execution across multiple projects or complex initiatives
* Track and report delivery health to stakeholders using leading and lagging indicators
* Facilitate trade-off discussions using empirical delivery data to ensure milestone achievement
* Drive shared accountability for delivery against capacity, quality standards, and business value
* Identify, manage, and communicate risks and dependencies
* Coordinate internal and external communications and training plans to support project execution
* Implement and refine delivery processes using data insights and historical trends to improve predictability and efficiency
* Optimize workflows and work sequencing for continuous delivery and reduced context switching
* Identify lifecycle-based strategy updates and improvement opportunities to maximize outcomes
* Enforce engineering excellence by managing quality standards, technical debt, incidents, and change processes
* Accountable for effective and integrated release management, ensuring readiness across teams, and clear communication
* Motivate and guide teams by fostering a culture of ownership and accountability
* Support team formation, training, and continuous improvement through feedback and learning opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* 5-7 years of experience in project or delivery management roles
* Experience supporting technology delivery teams in a large enterprise environment

Project & Professional Capabilities:
* Project Planning & Roadmap Development - Ability to define scope, objectives, and timelines aligned with business goals
* Delivery Management - Expertise in managing schedules, resources, and budgets for complex projects
* Risk & Dependency Management - Skill in identifying risks, managing dependencies, and ensuring release readiness
* Data-Driven Process Improvement - Using metrics and trends to optimize delivery predictability and efficiency
* Stakeholder Communication & Influence - Providing transparency and aligning diverse stakeholders
* Performance Monitoring & KPI Management - Tracking delivery health and reporting progress against milestones
* Change Leadership & Adaptability - Driving adoption of modern delivery practices and fostering innovation
* Iterative Delivery Frameworks - Deep understanding of frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SaFE, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
* Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Knowledge: Deep understanding of the phases from requirements to deployment, and the systematic implications of challenges across the lifecycle

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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