Software Engineering Delivery Manager

Software Engineering Delivery Manager (Contract)

Location: Remote (Must work EST hours)
Contract: 5-month W2 contract
Pay Rate: $50–$60/hour (DOE)
 

Overview

We are supporting a large, enterprise healthcare organization in hiring a Software Engineering Manager to oversee and support a portfolio of back-end, front-end, and full-stack development teams, along with QA and QC resources.

This is a dotted-line leadership role focused on driving process efficiency, quality improvements, team utilization, and reporting, while partnering closely with Agile teams and working within established prioritization frameworks.

The ideal candidate brings strong cross-functional leadership experience, a deep understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery, and the ability to balance operational oversight with strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

Team Oversight & Coordination

• Oversee the design and execution of work across multiple development teams, ensuring strategic priorities are met and workflows are efficient and scalable.
• Align resource allocation with development timelines and business objectives.
• Partner closely with Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Architects, and Technical Leads to ensure delivery aligns with Agile and other SDLC methodologies.
• Serve as a point of contact for leadership on team capacity planning, utilization, performance, and operational needs.
• Ensure consistent adherence to SDLC frameworks and delivery standards.

Process & Quality Improvements

• Identify and implement efficiencies across development workflows, Agile ceremonies, and cross-team collaboration.
• Drive process standardization to improve velocity, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance overall productivity.
• Work closely with QA and QC teams to ensure testing best practices and quality standards are consistently followed.
• Maintain accountability for solutions that deliver high-quality data and insights to customers and internal stakeholders.

Resource Utilization & Reporting

• Monitor and report on team utilization, capacity, and workload distribution to support optimal resource allocation.
• Track and analyze development spend to ensure efficient use of resources and budget adherence.
• Provide leadership with regular reporting on development progress, risks, dependencies, and operational insights.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards, plans of record, and emerging technology initiatives, supporting funding and planning discussions as needed.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between development teams, product management, and senior leadership to ensure smooth execution of priorities.
• Partner with HR and people leaders to support hiring, onboarding, and career development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across business units to gather requirements and drive value in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software development, project management, or operations.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or people-management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting enterprise data platforms, analytics solutions, or cloud-based development environments.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement practices, software testing best practices, and SDLC optimization.
• Exposure to AI/ML-based development, MLOps, and automation initiatives.
• Experience evaluating and advocating for emerging technologies.

Technical & Functional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and how to support teams operating within these frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with process improvement, operational efficiency, and reporting tools.
• Hands-on or working knowledge of tools such as Jira, GitHub, Confluence, and Clarity.

Core Skills

• Experience leading cross-functional teams including developers and QA/QC professionals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to report on team performance, utilization, and spend.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.