Sensiple Inc is a New Jersey corporation with over two decades of expertise in technology-driven solutions specializing in Customer Experience, Contact Centre Solutions, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing & Independent Testing.
With an expert team that has enriched experience in executing & developing sustainable IT strategies in Healthcare, Technology, Retail, Logistics, Education, Telecommunications, Government and Media, we help our diverse customers to envision the future. By developing highly scalable and consistent solutions, our primary goal is to deliver excellence at all levels and delight our customers and drive them to a better future.
One of our clients is looking for a Senior Agile Delivery Lead / Program Director @New York, NY (Onsite), please find below the details of the position.
Job Title: Senior Agile Delivery Lead / Program Director
Location: New York, NY
Rate: $65/hr
Experience: 15+ Years
Duration: 6 Months
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Agile Delivery Lead to drive enterprise-level software delivery, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure successful execution of strategic business initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile frameworks. This person will work closely with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to improve delivery performance, remove roadblocks, manage dependencies, and ensure predictable project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Agile delivery teams to ensure successful and timely project execution.
- Coach and mentor teams on Agile principles, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies.
- Drive sprint planning, backlog management, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project timelines, delivery milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource coordination.
- Partner with senior leadership and business stakeholders to provide delivery updates and forecasts.
- Drive release management and coordinate cross-functional team dependencies.
- Identify delivery challenges and implement continuous improvement practices.
- Establish and monitor delivery metrics, KPIs, and team performance.
- Facilitate Agile transformation and promote best practices across the organization.
- Use project management tools such as Rally and JIRA to track delivery progress.
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve productivity and delivery efficiency.
Required Skills
- 15+ years of overall IT / Software Engineering experience preferred.
- 5+ years of experience managing software delivery teams.
- Strong experience as an Agile Delivery Lead, Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or Program Manager.
- Hands-on experience with Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of SDLC and Agile project delivery.
- Experience with Rally and JIRA.
- Experience managing release planning, risks, dependencies, and project delivery.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Experience coaching teams and driving Agile adoption.
- Excellent leadership, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
AI Skills – Mandatory Expectation
- Regular usage of enterprise-approved AI tools.
- Experience or familiarity with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and GenAI platforms.
- Expected to maintain at least 90% weekly usage of approved AI tools.
- Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity, delivery quality, and operational efficiency.
Preferred Background
Healthcare IT experience and experience working in large enterprise environments are preferred.
