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We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!\nCandidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).\nJob Summary:\nThe Senior Delivery Manager is accountable for the successful execution and delivery of technology initiatives within an assigned product and business domain. This role leads day-to-day delivery planning and execution, ensuring the delivery team consistently achieves commitments while maintaining strong health across scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, risks, and operational readiness.Working in close partnership with Agile Scrum Masters, Program Managers, Product Managers, technical leaders, vendors, and business stakeholders, the Senior Delivery Manager serves as the operational leader for the delivery team.\nThis role ensures teams have the information, capabilities, environments, funding, and resources needed to execute effectively while proactively managing dependencies, risks, issues, and stakeholder expectations.Success in this role requires strong program execution skills, financial and vendor management experience, stakeholder leadership, and the ability to bring clarity, accountability, and structure to complex delivery efforts at the team level.\nJob Specifications:\nStarting Wage: $111,685.00 - $159,549.00 + Annual 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readiness activities are completed before production deployment, including support planning, knowledge transfer, documentation, and transition activities.\nSupport continuous improvement efforts that increase predictability, quality, efficiency, and delivery effectiveness.\nConnect\nBuild trusted partnerships that align teams, stakeholders, and delivery outcomes.\nServe as a primary coordination point, representing the delivery team among business stakeholders, Product Managers, Agile Scrum Masters, engineering teams, vendors, and Program Managers\nEnsure cross-functional teams have a shared understanding of priorities, timelines, dependencies, decisions, and delivery expectations of the team.\nFacilitate alignment across internal and external teams to resolve issues, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum.\nProvide clear communication and visibility into delivery progress, risks, decisions, financial health, and business impacts to program managers and GXT Leadership.\nEscalate material risks, issues, scope changes, and resource constraints early, enabling timely decisions before delivery outcomes are affected.\nBuild strong working relationships across business and technology teams to promote transparency, trust, and effective collaboration.\nDevelop\nCreate an environment that enables teams to perform at their best and continuously improve.\nPartner closely with Agile Scrum Masters and Program Managers to establish effective planning, delivery, and execution practices.\nEnsure delivery teams have the information, capabilities, environments, tools, and resources necessary to meet commitments.\nIdentify resource gaps, skill needs, and capacity constraints, partnering with leadership to develop staffing and sourcing strategies.\nSupport team development through coaching, feedback, and promotion of delivery best practices.\nFoster a culture of “having fun,” accountability, agile learning, and continuous improvement.\nUse delivery metrics, 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Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.\nJob Benefits\nSki/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons \nMORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles\n401(k) Retirement Plan \nEmployee Assistance Program\nExcellent training and professional development\nFull Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:\nHealth Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)\nFree ski passes for dependents\nCritical Illness and Accident plans\nVail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.\nPlease note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.\nIn completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.\nWe follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. 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