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Software Delivery Manager in Chicago, Illinois at AHEAD

NewSalary: $110000 - $160000Job Function: Information Technology
AHEAD
Chicago, Illinois, 60606, United States
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Job Description

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

AHEAD is seeking a curious and driven Software Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of software products that power our Hatch platform and client solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing software delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high-quality standard. You will work closely with Engineering and User Experience teams, product managers, and stakeholders to align delivery with business goals.
Key Responsibilities

  • Prioritize, plan, track, and report on delivery timelines, risks, and dependencies

  • Coordinate software releases end-to-end, including feature scheduling, testing and readiness checks

  • Lead release communications, including publishing release notes and coordinating release announcements

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and UX

  • Facilitate and conduct daily stand-ups and feature reviews, to ensure alignment across teams

  • Remove blockers and proactively manage risks and issues

  • Ensure alignment between technical execution and business objectives

Required Qualifications

  • Experience as a Software Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role

  • Hands-on experience with Agile delivery frameworks

  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and evolving requirements

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

  • Experience leading release communications, including publishing release notes and coordinating release announcements

  • Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI technologies and tools to improve workflows, collaboration, and delivery outcomes

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
Use of AI:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at privacy@ahead.com.
You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.

$110,000 - $160,000 a year

Job Location

Chicago, Illinois, 60606, United States

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