Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Manager,ITDelivery
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“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.
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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