Delivery Lead

Make

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in project or delivery management
  • 3+ years managing custom software development projects
  • Experience delivering at least two software products from scratch
  • Strong risk management skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interpret team dynamics
  • Comfort with technical concepts such as APIs and modern software platforms
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented approach to delivery

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of large-scale custom software projects on time and within scope
  • Proactively identify delivery risks and communicate tradeoffs to stakeholders
  • Partner closely with clients to ensure clear communication and strategic advice
  • Shape future work and prioritize tasks ahead of current sprints
  • Translate high-level goals into actionable requirements and delivery plans
  • Facilitate project planning and ongoing prioritization with teams
  • Maintain detailed project documentation for visibility and alignment

Benefits

  • Work-from-anywhere policy
  • Company-provided equipment
  • Eligibility for annual bonus
  • Part of a world-class digital studio with an international team
Full Job Description
Location: Work from Anywhere in the US/Canada

Date: The expected start window for this position is as soon as possible

Working Hours: Full-time

Time Zone: You need to be in or willing to overlap with Central Time core working hours

Are you a Delivery Lead looking to craft large-scale software that drives business growth and users love?

Beyond project plans and sprint planning, this role owns delivery and project vision end-to-end, keeping clients confident and teams aligned while shipping high-quality custom software on time and within scope.

What You'll Do
  • Join a team of AI-first engineers, designers, and leaders.
  • Lead the delivery of large-scale custom software projects, ensuring work stays on track across scope, timeline, and quality
  • Proactively identify delivery risks and clearly communicate tradeoffs and mitigation plans to clients and internal teams
  • Partner closely with clients, facilitating clear communication and acting as a trusted, strategic advisor throughout the project lifecycle
  • Plan ahead of the current sprint by shaping future work, dependencies, and priorities
  • Translate high-level goals into clear requirements, tasks, and delivery plans
  • Facilitate sprint planning, grooming, and ongoing prioritization with engineering and design teams
  • Maintain detailed project plans, reporting, and documentation to ensure visibility and alignment
  • Drive projects forward with ownership and a positive presence


What You'll Bring
  • An AI-first mindset
  • 5+ years of experience in project or delivery management
  • 3+ years managing custom software development projects (web and/or mobile)
  • Experience delivering at least two software products from scratch
  • Proven ability to manage complex scope, dependencies, and large volumes of requirements
  • Strong risk management skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to "read the room"
  • Comfort working with technical concepts such as APIs, integrations, and modern software platforms
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking approach to delivery
  • A strong sense of ownership-you don't wait to be told what needs attention


Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
  • Product management or solutioning/pre-engineering discovery experience
  • Experience managing projects with $1M+ annual budgets or teams of 8+ contributors


Why Make?
  • Be part of a world-class digital studio with an international team
  • Work-from-anywhere policy
  • Company-provided equipment
  • Eligibility for annual bonus

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