Cfa Institute

Senior Delivery Manager

Cfa Institute$92K — $123K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivery management or Agile leadership within technology environments.
  • Proven ability to lead complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Advanced understanding of delivery management principles in complex environments.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in Agile delivery environments.
  • Ability to influence outcomes and balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Improve and refine delivery procedures and practices for better effectiveness.
  • Implement operational delivery plans aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Lead medium to large technology initiatives using Agile methodologies.
  • Coordinate release planning and manage dependencies across programmes.
  • Monitor delivery performance and provide reporting to senior leadership.
  • Manage delivery risks and competing priorities across teams.
  • Develop new delivery approaches as needed.
  • Manage vendor relationships ensuring alignment with project timelines.

Benefits

  • Play a key role in enhancing delivery practices globally.
  • Lead technology initiatives that align with strategic business goals.
  • Collaborate with experienced leaders in technology and business.
  • Shape delivery standards and foster continuous improvement.
  • Enjoy a predominantly remote work environment.
Full Job Description

Are you passionate about delivering complex technology initiatives? Do you enjoy improving delivery processes and helping teams work more effectively? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can influence how technology is delivered across an organisation?

CFA Institute is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to improve organisational delivery procedures and implement operational plans that enable effective, predictable delivery across our products and technology projects. You'll bring advanced delivery expertise to complex initiatives, working across multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes while helping shape best practices that strengthen delivery across the organisation.

This is a highly autonomous role where you'll balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery leadership, applying sound judgement to solve complex challenges and continuously improve the way work is delivered.

What You'll Do

  • Improve and refine delivery procedures, standards and practices to enhance organisational effectiveness and consistency.

  • Implement operational delivery plans aligned to strategic objectives and portfolio priorities.

  • Lead the delivery of medium to large technology initiatives using Agile methodologies.

  • Coordinate release planning, dependency management and production readiness across complex programmes.

  • Monitor delivery performance, key metrics and outcomes, providing analysis and reporting to senior leadership.

  • Manage delivery risks, dependencies and competing priorities across multiple teams and business functions.

  • Develop and implement new delivery approaches where existing processes are insufficient.

  • Manage vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards and internal delivery processes.

  • Coach and support colleagues in Agile practices, delivery discipline and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Demonstrated experience in delivery management, project management or Agile leadership within technology environments.

  • Proven ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

  • Advanced understanding of delivery management principles with the ability to apply them across complex delivery environments.

  • Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

  • Ability to influence outcomes, solve complex delivery challenges and balance competing priorities.

Why Join Us

  • Play a key role in improving delivery practices across a global organisation.

  • Lead complex technology initiatives that support strategic business priorities.

  • Work collaboratively with experienced technology and business leaders.

  • Help shape delivery standards, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

  • Enjoy a predominantly remote working environment with occasional travel for meetings, conferences and team events.

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position:

Expected salary range: US - $92,500 - $123,000 per year

Actual salary within the stated range will depend on the individual's experience, qualifications, skills, location, and other job-related factors. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.


We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including health coverage, generous time off, competitive retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellbeing and development programs. You can learn more on our careers site: Working at CFA Institute | Comprehensive Benefits


About Cfa Institute

The CFA Institute is a global association of investment professionals. The organization offers the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) designation, and the Investment Foundations Certificate. It provides continuing education conferences, seminars, webcasts, and publications to allow members and other participants to stay current on developments in the investment industry. The CFA Institute also conducts research and advocacy efforts to promote ethical and professional standards in the investment industry.
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