Lead Delivery Manager

We are looking for a **Lead Delivery Manager** to join our Delivery Management Team in Barcelona, Spain. In this role, you will work closely with large development teams or cross-functional projects, leading planning processes, tracking progress, and driving collaboration to deliver successful outcomes. You’ll play a key role in streamlining workflows and improving processes for greater efficiency.

We’re seeking someone experienced with Agile/Lean methodologies, technical practices, metrics-driven improvements, and skilled in using Jira. This is a great opportunity to make an impact while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

**About You - experience, education, skills, and accomplishments**
- 6-8 years of experience with Proven background in EITHER Technical Project Management with Agile methodologies OR contributing to software development within the Software Development Life Cycle as part of a technology team.
- Proven ability to deliver clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication. Experienced in improving team documentation, delivering data-driven reports, and engaging with senior stakeholders, including Business Unit directors.
- Skilled in facilitating and managing team and technical discussions effectively.
- Skilled in planning and forecasting at ticket and project levels, including capacity planning, timelines, and dependency management, with strong mediation and relationship-building abilities to resolve team dynamics issues.
- 2-3 years of experience in Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams.

**It would be great if you also had...**
- Experience with Agile transformation within organizations.
- Exposure to working with multicultural, global, and remote teams, with adaptability to change.
- Hands-on collaboration with development teams and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile best practices (e.g., DevOps, BDD, CI/CD).
- Proficiency in measuring and improving team outcome metrics and expertise in Jira, including project and board administration.
- PMP or SAFe SM certification (highly encouraged).

**What you will be doing in this role**
- Drive your team/projects to deliver value, improve workflow, minimize bottlenecks, and manage risks, issues, and dependencies effectively.
- Establish and maintain clear prioritization, scoping, planning, and forecasting processes at both ticket and project levels, focusing on measurable outcomes.
- Deliver timely, accurate, and data-driven reporting, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned.
- Facilitate productive discussions, organize effective meetings, and support multidisciplinary and cross-team collaboration.
- Foster a strong partnership between Tech and Product, serving as a trusted escalation point and resolving team issues.
- Promote continuous improvement within your team, driving measurable progress on critical challenges and advocating for necessary changes beyond your projects.

**Product you will be developing**

You will be a part of the Delivery Team and potentially work with any of the Intellectual Property development teams.

**About the Team**
You will join the Delivery Management Team in Barcelona, collaborating closely with Intellectual Property development teams and other cross-functional groups. The team typically manages large-scale or medium-sized development teams, including newly formed or complex teams, as well as programs involving cross-team projects. As part of this dynamic environment, the team focuses on driving value delivery, improving workflows, and fostering collaboration to achieve measurable outcomes. With a strong foundation in Agile/Lean methodologies, technical practices, and metrics-driven improvements, the Delivery Team emphasizes continuous learning, efficient processes, and impactful results.

**Hours of Work**

Full-time permanent position (40-hours per week), working on a hybrid model, going 2-3 times per week to our Barcelona office.

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