Delivery Manager

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of Role

As a contributor to the Delivery Management team at 66degrees, you will be responsible for managing the complete project / program life cycles of large complex enterprise projects, with a strong emphasis on leveraging agile delivery. An ideal candidate will thrive in our fast-paced, collaborative culture at 66degrees, and believe in delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of work for our clients through effective project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise projects from initial communication to project completion leveraging agile principles.
• Lead cross-functional engagements (cloud, data, analytics, AI, application development, digital experience, strategy) and teams to maintain customer momentum driving project success.
• Serve as the key intermediary between our customers and technical leadership to gather requirements, estimate work, define project milestones, and evaluate risks ensuring clear project scope. Lead standups, scrum ceremonies, and project status meetings championing agile practices.
• Facilitate the swift resolution of customer concerns and act as an escalation point for issues ensuring project progress.
• Develop domain and technical knowledge to understand technical implementations to facilitate conversations that inform project decisions.
• Responsible for project scope, finances, schedule and expectations of all parties, meticulously managing project deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and executive management, maintain effective communication with leadership to keep them aware of critical issues and action plans throughout the project lifecycle. Own project retrospectives and related reporting, driving continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Maintain an organized project using project management tools (e.g., FinancialForce, JIRA, Asana).
• Build and maintain client relationships through project delivery and proven value
• Confidence in self-organization and a tenacity to deliver results for clients

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience working as an Project Manager or equivalent experience with technology implementations including significant experience successfully leading large engagements for enterprise clients.
• Prior experience working as a consultant and communicating with executives is required. 
• Strong technical background with a good understanding of software development and cloud technologies (GCP is a plus).
• Unmatched analytical and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to translate client requirements to system functionality and project outcomes.
• Technical aptitude and ability to understand technical designs, challenges, and risks 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying close attention to detail
• Solution-focused and ability diffuse high stake situations 
• Scrum/Agile Certification and knowledgeable about large enterprise delivery frameworks such as SAFe, Waterfall, etc with a strong preference for agile project work. Familiarity with agile software management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Google Workspace, Mavenlink, Asana). 
• Interest in building out regional delivery management teams focused on effective project delivery. 
• Capacity to travel to client sites as needed and requested (<25%)
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required.

Please note, we cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

AI Transparency & Disclosure

As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools-including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies-to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.

These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.