CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Delivery Manager to join our Business Technology team. An ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, proactive, and a highly interested in the application of new technologies and methods. This individual must showcase exceptional abilities in implementing solutions for IT and AEC initiatives that involve cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of application development and the agile software development life cycle, which includes security, scaling, integration, and application migration, along with a commitment to continuous advancement and interest that drives measurable results.

The following are the Key responsibilities for this position
• Accountable for project completion, working independently in a collaborative environment.
• Work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Create comprehensive project plans, establish milestones and timelines, and oversee the project's scope to ensure smooth delivery.
• Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle, implement mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues.
• Monitor project quality throughout the delivery process to ensure that established standards and criteria are met.
• Monitor the project budget, recognizing cost variations and taking necessary steps to keep within budgetary restrictions.
• Review project measurements and KPIs on frequently to find places where things could be improved and make the necessary changes.
• Ensure clear communication with leadership, clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to keep all parties updated on the project's progress and to resolve problems that may come up.
• Identify and handle project roadblocks, escalating issues when necessary, and finding solutions to keep projects on track.
• Delegate responsibilities to team members according to their expertise and current availability, enhancing workload productivity.
• Motivate and direct the project team, promoting collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure optimal performance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to meet industry demands.


 
Skills and Abilities:
• Take ownership of the project and work independently in a team environment.
• Strong project management skills including the ability to delegate tasks and provide assistance and direction to a team of professionals.
• Able to work on multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Leadership skills for team management and motivation.
• Competent in coordinating with team members and notifying them about their roles, ensuring that deadlines and standards are reached by directing the orchestration of project tasks.
• Proficient at leading workshops, drafting meeting notes, and sharing them with the project team to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation and verbal communication ability for organizing team meetings and project kickoff calls.
• Ability to strategically communicate information and expectations, listen attentively to all parties, and facilitate open conversation is vital.
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to develop effective and efficient strategies for resource allocation, job assignment, and project execution.
• Competent in handling a variety of challenges in the positions and need to be ready to identify potential risks, develop contingency plans.
• Ability to handle issues among team members and project teams and reach conclusions.
• Effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
• Competent in producing the estimate vs. real KPI boards to ensure that the project follows to the timeline and budget.
• Proficient at using project management software such as Microsoft Project or equivalent to put together the project and development schedule.
• Expertise in the technical components of the product or service being provided.
• Good knowledge of the Agile/Waterfall approach and how Quality Assurance fits into it.
• Good knowledge of the DevSecOps methodology and communicating with the project team.
• Proficiency in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within an organization.
• Capable of effectively coordinating with Business Technology leadership, program leads, project team members, business analysts, scrum masters, and tech leaders to deliver both technical and non-technical updates on project progress.
• Willing to enhance skills with cutting edge technology and tools to stay competitive in the industry.