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Delivery Lead

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$160K - $185K/yr

The Delivery Lead is a senior individual contributor responsible for improving delivery execution across Product and Engineering through modern delivery practices, data-driven decision making, and AI ...

Delivery Lead

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$160 - $185/hr

The Delivery Lead is a senior individual contributor responsible for improving delivery execution across Product and Engineering through modern delivery practices, data-driven decision making, and AI ...

Cyber Ops Delivery Lead

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

The Cyber Ops Delivery Lead is a senior operational and people leader responsible for the successful execution, customer engagement, and delivery health of cybersecurity operations mission areas ...

The Senior Software Delivery Lead leads delivery orchestration, readiness, and cross-functional coordination. * Final trade-off decisions when scope, schedule, risk, and quality conflict remain with ...

Software Delivery Lead

Lake Forest, CA ยท On-site

$128.35 - $166.10/hr

The **Senior Software Delivery Lead** leads delivery orchestration, readiness, and crossโ€functional coordination.* Final tradeโ€off decisions when scope, schedule, risk, and quality conflict ...

Serve as the primary technical counterpart to vendor's Sr Delivery Lead. Ensure dedicated resource model resources meet quality and performance expectations. Manage architecture resources from both ...

The Delivery Manager will serve as the North America delivery lead for one of Factor's fastest ... This is a senior leadership role focused on one region within a single enterprise account - not an ...

As a Senior Technical Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for delivering integrations for large enterprise clients, providing a seamless omni channel experience for their customers. You will be ...

T he Delivery Lead is a senior operational and people leader responsible for the successful execution, customer engagement, and overall health of one or more mission areas supporting the ...

SAP Delivery Lead ๐Ÿ“ Location: Miami, FL 33101 (Onsite) ๐Ÿ’ผ Engagement Type: Contract - W2 ๐Ÿ“… ... Senior SAP professional with extensive delivery leadership experience. * Strong technical ...

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Senior Client Delivery Lead

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$140 - $200/hr

The Senior Client Delivery Lead has to really understand how Kraken works, understand problems or requests raised by the client and refine solutions in the best way to leverage existing and new ...

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How much do senior delivery lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior delivery lead in the United States is $54.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.66 and $70.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior delivery lead?

Senior Delivery Leads are experienced professionals responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of projects or products within an organization. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure that client or business requirements are met to a high standard. Senior Delivery Leads often act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and play a key role in risk management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Their leadership ensures that projects are completed efficiently and align with organizational goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior delivery lead?

To thrive as a Senior Delivery Lead, you need strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership abilities, typically supported by experience in agile methodologies and relevant industry certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master. Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project is commonly required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills help drive collaboration and resolve challenges effectively. These competencies ensure successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and strong team performance in complex, fast-paced environments.

How does a senior delivery lead typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success?

A Senior Delivery Lead works closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders, to align project goals and timelines. They facilitate regular meetings to monitor progress, address roadblocks, and ensure clear communication across all parties. This role often involves balancing competing priorities and resolving conflicts, requiring strong leadership and negotiation skills. Their proactive collaboration helps to maintain momentum and deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.

What is the difference between Senior Delivery Lead vs Project Manager?

AspectSenior Delivery LeadProject Manager
CredentialsExperience in delivery management, certifications like PMP or Agile certificationsProject management certifications like PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2
Work EnvironmentLeads multiple projects or programs, focuses on delivery successManages individual projects, ensures scope, schedule, and budget adherence
Industry UsageCommon in IT, software development, and consulting firmsWidely used across various industries including construction, IT, and services

The Senior Delivery Lead typically oversees multiple projects or programs, focusing on delivery outcomes and strategic alignment. In contrast, a Project Manager manages specific projects, ensuring they meet scope, time, and budget requirements. Both roles require strong project management skills and certifications, but the Senior Delivery Lead has a broader scope and leadership responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Senior Delivery Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,097 per year, or $54.9 per hour.

Delivery Lead

Cadent

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

$160K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Overview
Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com.
The Delivery Lead is a senior individual contributor responsible for improving delivery execution across Product and Engineering through modern delivery practices, data-driven decision making, and AI-enabled ways of working. Working in partnership with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and Delivery leadership, this role improves delivery predictability, reduces execution risk, manages cross-team dependencies, and helps teams adopt new ways of working that increase engineering effectiveness.
In addition to delivery leadership and Agile expertise, the Delivery Lead acts as a catalyst for AI adoption across the software delivery lifecycle-identifying opportunities to improve planning, execution, reporting, and collaboration through practical use of AI while helping teams realize measurable improvements in delivery outcomes.
Responsibilities
Delivery Execution
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to improve execution across multiple teams.
  • Identify delivery risks and proactively facilitate their resolution.
  • Improve delivery predictability through planning, coordination, and execution support.
  • Support delivery of strategic initiatives through proactive planning, coordination, and risk management.

Cross-Team Coordination
  • Coordinate dependencies across teams, programs, and stakeholders.
  • Surface delivery issues early and facilitate resolution.
  • Support planning activities and execution readiness.

Delivery Intelligence
  • Analyze delivery metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide actionable insights to Product, Engineering, and Delivery leadership.
  • Use delivery data to recommend process improvements and measure their impact.

AI-Enabled Delivery
  • Identify opportunities to improve software delivery through AI-assisted workflows and automation.
  • Evaluate, pilot, and support adoption of AI-enabled delivery tools and practices.
  • Coach teams on applying AI to planning, estimation, dependency management, documentation, and delivery reporting.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Delivery leadership to scale effective AI delivery practices.
  • Measure and communicate the impact of AI adoption on delivery effectiveness.

Agile & Delivery Coaching
  • Coach teams and leaders on effective Agile and Lean delivery practices.
  • Partner with Delivery leadership to promote consistent adoption of organizational delivery standards.
  • Support teams as they implement improvements to ways of working.

Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to simplify delivery processes and improve delivery flow across multiple teams.
  • Recommend improvements that increase delivery effectiveness and reduce delivery friction.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement through experimentation, measurement, and learning.

Qualifications
  • Typically 8+ years of experience in Agile Delivery, Scrum Master, Technical Program Management, Release Train Engineering, or related delivery leadership roles.
  • Experience supporting multiple Agile software development teams in a complex cross-functional environment.
  • Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and modern software development lifecycles.
  • Experience introducing or enabling AI-assisted software delivery practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience using delivery metrics to improve execution.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a SAFe environment.
  • Experience supporting large-scale Product and Engineering organizations.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-enabled engineering and delivery tools.
  • Scrum, SAFe, Agile, or AI-related certifications.

Success Measures
  • Improved delivery predictability.
  • Effective management of cross-team dependencies.
  • Reduction in delivery risks and execution bottlenecks.
  • Increased adoption of AI-enabled delivery practices.
  • Demonstrable improvements in delivery efficiency through AI and automation.
  • Positive feedback from Product and Engineering leaders.
  • Measurable improvements in delivery effectiveness across supported teams.

Eligibility:
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

So, if the leading edge of media technology is the place you want to be, please contact us today and let's start the conversation!
Health & Wellbeing
  • Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans built to support diverse lifestyles
  • Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents
  • Employer contribution to HSA
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages
  • Generous and inclusive paid parental leave
  • Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free access to the Calm App
  • Monthly Wellness reimbursement
  • Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks
  • 11 observed Federal holidays
  • Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Inclusion & Belonging
  • Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and community
  • DEI programming and initiatives
  • Company-sponsored events to bring employees together
  • Offices across the U.S., including Manhattan, Philadelphia, and San Jose

Financial & Security
  • 401(k) participation with discretionary employer match
  • Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage
  • Cell phone and WiFi stipend
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools

Values
  • Passionate. We are inspired partners.
  • Purposeful. We create with intention.
  • Curious. We discover what's possible.

The salary range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications as well as other business and organizational needs.
Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it's employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent's policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations.
Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.
Pay Range
USD $160,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.