Make | letsmake.com · 6 hours ago
Delivery Lead (remote in USA/CA)
Make is a design and engineering agency that has created award-winning software used by billions. They are seeking a Delivery Lead to oversee the delivery of large-scale custom software projects, ensuring alignment between clients and teams while maintaining high-quality standards.
AppsConsultingMobile AppsSoftwareSoftware EngineeringWeb DesignWeb Development
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of large-scale custom software projects, ensuring work stays on track across scope, timeline, and quality
Proactively identify delivery risks and clearly communicate tradeoffs and mitigation plans to clients and internal teams
Partner closely with clients, facilitating clear communication and acting as a trusted, strategic advisor throughout the project lifecycle
Plan ahead of the current sprint by shaping future work, dependencies, and priorities
Translate high-level goals into clear requirements, tasks, and delivery plans
Facilitate sprint planning, grooming, and ongoing prioritization with engineering and design teams
Maintain detailed project plans, reporting, and documentation to ensure visibility and alignment
Drive projects forward with ownership and a positive presence
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in project or delivery management
3+ years managing custom software development projects (web and/or mobile)
Experience delivering at least two software products from scratch
Proven ability to manage complex scope, dependencies, and large volumes of requirements
Strong risk management skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Excellent communication skills and the ability to 'read the room'
Comfort working with technical concepts such as APIs, integrations, and modern software platforms
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking approach to delivery
A strong sense of ownership—you don't wait to be told what needs attention
Preferred
Product management or solutioning/pre-engineering discovery experience
Experience managing projects with $1M+ annual budgets or teams of 8+ contributors
Benefits
Work-from-anywhere policy
Company-provided equipment
Eligibility for annual bonus