Full-Time

Lead Delivery Manager

Posted on 3/15/2023

WhiteSpace

WhiteSpace

11-50 employees

Technical solutions engineering firm


Compensation Overview

$4 - $140,000Annually

Senior

Washington, DC, USA + 1 more

Required Skills
Agile
UI/UX Design
Data Science
Java
Requirements
  • 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
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or the equivalent in working experience
  • 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)
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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

Whitespace's mission is to provide an authentic human centered approach in delivering impactful solutions that are aimed at moving our society forward. These solutions leverage technology to create new opportunities for our customers and the communities they serve.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

35%

2 year growth

80%
INACTIVE