Lead Delivery Manager at Whitespace

whiteSpace is an information technology consultancy servicing a client base primarily in the middle market, with a relentless commitment to social good, technology, and client engagement. At whiteSpace our goal is to provide an authentic, human-centered approach to delivering solutions aimed at moving our society forward. These solutions leverage technology to create new opportunities for our clients and the communities that they serve. As a Lead Delivery Manager, you will be an integral part of defining the overall approach, resourcing requirements, timelines, and paths to success for our projects.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with both client and internal leadership to ensure projects remain on track.
• Define overall team structures and stand up new engagement teams.
• Write proposals and produce presentation decks and other supporting artifacts to persuasively communicate winning strategies to prospective clients.
• Work with senior members of client teams to provide strategic guidance and delivery strategy.
• Work with delivery teams to define cadences and ceremonies.
• Lead strategy sessions and other activities that support project success.
• Help teams remove impediments and optimize productivity.
• Provide additional day-to-day leadership as needed.
• Facilitate continuous growth and improvement, particularly in the area of Agile practices.
• Support additional internal company needs as necessary.

Who you are:

• A U.S. citizen (This does not include green card and work visa sponsorship.)
• Based in the U.S.
• A self-starter who thrives in a remote-first culture.
• A strong collaborator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thoughtful, adaptable, and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

What you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading and managing Agile software delivery programs or in a related technical field, with at least 3 years working in a leadership role.
• Ability to synthesize cross-functional knowledge, such as in the areas of design and system architecture, to develop effective solutions.
• Extensive experience applying Agile principles in fast-paced project environments, especially in a leadership capacity.
• Understanding of all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design, to development, quality assurance, and deployment.
• Familiarity with web technologies and systems architecture (e.g., Java, .NET, Social Technologies, Content Management Systems, Portal Technologies, eCommerce platforms, Rich Internet Applications, Web Services/Service Oriented Architecture and Open Source Technologies).

We would love to see:

• Experience working on large government projects.
• Experience vetting third party vendors and their ability to support business needs.
• Extensive knowledge of industry adopted technologies such as Continuous Delivery Patterns and Practices, Configuration Management/Automation Technologies, and Software Virtualization Technologies and Cloud-native Architectures.
• Knowledge of data science, and other emergent technologies and concepts.
• Experience in multiple programming languages.
• Experience in related fields, such as UX design.
• Experience practicing Test Driven Development, Pair Programming and other Agile methodologies.

 What we offer:

• 100% remote work (Work from anywhere in the U.S.)
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums and a $500 annual HSA deposit.
• 401(k) match (4% of annual base salary.)
• 15 days of paid time off and 11 paid company holidays.
• $1,500 annual professional development reimbursement (You love your craft? We do too!)
• $1,000 team engagement budget per team per quarter (Get to know your team, on us!)
• Discretionary annual and spot bonuses.
• Opportunities for growth into leadership roles.
• Collaborative, sharp, and thoughtful coworkers.
• Creative freedom (with your team) to explore technology.
• Diversity in the problem space (Work on a multitude of different projects.)

The estimated annual base salary range for this role is $105,000 to $145,000.