Delivery Lead (Only W2)

Duration: 3- 6 Months (Contract to hire)
Rate:48.8/HR
Work Mode: 100% Remote (Local candidates 1st preference)
Interview Type: Virtual 2 Rounds 
Location:   Hartford, Connecticut 06105

C2H
Candidates local to Hartford are preferred, but will consider candidates in EST or CST.
Must have AWS experience
Must have AI experience
Must have strong delivery lead experience managing the E2E app dev delivery
Must have a technical background....started as a dev then moved into delivery lead
Must have E2E delivery ownership exp
Experience with Data Center Modernization would be a huge plus
Healthcare is a must

Job Description

Delivery Lead

Position Summary

The Delivery Lead is responsible for planning, executing, and successfully delivering complex business and technology initiatives. This role serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, product teams, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives. The Delivery Lead drives program governance, risk management, resource planning, financial oversight, and continuous process improvement while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Management

·        Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic business and technology initiatives.

·        Develop and maintain program roadmaps, project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules.

·        Monitor project scope, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocations.

·        Ensure successful execution of multiple concurrent projects and releases.

Stakeholder Management

·        Partner with business leaders, product owners, architects, and development teams to define priorities and delivery strategies.

·        Provide regular executive-level updates on project status, risks, key decisions, and outcomes.

·        Facilitate alignment across business and technology organizations.

Governance & Risk Management

·        Establish program governance frameworks and delivery standards.

·        Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.

·        Drive escalation management and resolution of critical delivery challenges.

Team Leadership

·        Lead cross-functional teams consisting of product managers, business analysts, engineers, QA, and operational teams.

·        Foster collaboration, accountability, and high-performance delivery practices.

·        Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement.

Key Skills

Delivery & Leadership

·        Portfolio Management

·        Stakeholder Management

·        Financial & Resource Planning

·        Risk & Dependency Management

·        Executive Communication

·        Vendor Management

Technology Transformation

·        AI & Generative AI Programs

·        Cloud Migration & Modernization

Required Qualifications

·        Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field.

·        8+ years of experience in program, project, or delivery management.

·        Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives.

·        Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

·        Experience managing executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

·        Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

·        Experience in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

·        Experience in healthcare industry

·        Familiarity with enterprise architecture, integration, data platforms, and digital transformation initiatives.