Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Manager,ITDelivery

$150–150k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Manager, IT Delivery at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Skills: IT delivery management, Agile methodologies, Stakeholder engagement. Implement best in class processes. Drive IT delivery”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver on time; Deliver within scope; Deliver within budget; Improve delivery processes

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Risk identification; Blocker identification

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of experience in IT delivery, Familiar with Agile (including Scrum), Familiar with Waterfall delivery methods, Solid understanding of SDLC, Experience using common delivery and tracking tools, Organizational skills to manage multiple streams of work, Effective communication and collaboration, Comfortable with ambiguity, Comfortable with shifting needs, Comfortable with varying levels of project complexity, Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

Relevant certifications (e.g. Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe, ITIL, or similar) are a plus

What You'll Do.

Implement best in class processes

Ensure continual improvement

Lead IT planning activities

Support IT planning activities

Define resource needs

Manage delivery of IT initiatives

Support delivery of IT initiatives

Coordinate delivery activities

Guide delivery activities

Manage scope changes internally

Manage scope changes externally

Perform IT Delivery impact analysis

Coordinate with application teams

Coordinate with infrastructure teams

Coordinate with support teams

Coordinate with QA teams

Coordinate with product teams

Ensure alignment on deliverables

Ensure alignment on timelines

Provide oversight for updates

Communicate IT delivery status

Communicate IT delivery issues

Communicate IT delivery risks

Communicate IT delivery accomplishments

Act as primary point of contact

Understand needs and expectations

Manage information flow

Monitor ongoing delivery

Identify changes in scope

Adjust plans accordingly

Provide delivery visibility

Communicate delivery status

Communicate delivery issues

Surface needs for decision-making

Surface needs for escalation

Mentor IT Delivery team members

Build a high performing delivery team

Ensure deliverables meet quality standards

Ensure work product meets quality standards

Establish feedback mechanism

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; IT stakeholders; Technical teams; Business stakeholders; Leadership; Application teams; Infrastructure teams; Support teams; QA teams; Product teams; Project Management Office

Communication Scope

Communicate delivery status; Communicate delivery issues; Provide oversight for updates; Communicate IT delivery status; Communicate IT delivery issues; Communicate IT delivery risks; Communicate IT delivery accomplishments

Process & Methodology

Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid, SDLC, Milestones, Deliverables, Scope management, Risk management, Reporting

Full Job Description

Job Summary & Objectives The IT Delivery Manager is responsible for implementing best practices for IT delivery and serves as a critical link between technical teams and ensuring fulfilment of business and technical objectives. This role involves coordinating the delivery of IT projects, system enhancements, business-as-usual activities, and break-fix tasks ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. Key responsibilities include managing team members, liaising with IT stakeholders, supervising execution, and ensuring adherence to established quality standards. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Planning * Implement best in class processes and procedures driving IT delivery, ensuring a continual improvement mindset * Lead or support IT planning activities including defining work plans, resource needs, and timelines for IT activities across multiple initiatives Execution * Manage and support the delivery of IT initiatives across multiple teams and work types * Coordinate and guide delivery activities using agile principles and the appropriate approach, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid, depending on the nature of the work. * Track milestones and deliverables across the IT portfolio to ensure that work stays on schedule and within budget Change Management * Manage scope changes internally in IT and from outside stakeholders and ensure appropriate due diligence is followed, including overall IT Delivery impact analysis Stakeholder Engagement * Coordinate with application, infrastructure, support, QA, and product teams to ensure alignment on deliverables and timelines. * Provide oversight to ensure updates are regularly communicated by IT to various stakeholders, i.e. Business Relationship Managers and Project Management Office on IT delivery status, issues, risks and accomplishments of IT Delivery tasks * Act as a primary point of contact for Project Management Office, understanding needs and expectations and managing the information fl

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