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Delivery Manager

WPP plc
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LOCATION

India · Hybrid

EXPERIENCE

12 - 16 Years

SKILLS REQUIRED

Project ManagementAgile MethodologyStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementDependency ManagementSCRUM

Job description

Overview

Lead multiple Agile technology delivery teams in Gurugram, driving predictable delivery, managing cross-functional dependencies, and improving delivery efficiency through effective processes and AI-enabled tools.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end delivery across multiple Agile teams and initiatives.
  • Drive Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure clear sprint goals, prioritized backlogs, and predictable execution.
  • Monitor delivery metrics such as velocity, throughput, sprint predictability, and cycle time.
  • Manage dependencies, risks, impediments, and stakeholder escalations.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, QA, and global stakeholders to align priorities and delivery commitments.
  • Establish effective delivery governance, reporting, and communication cadences.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI/GenAI tools for improved planning, documentation, reporting, testing, and productivity.
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices, quality, and team effectiveness.
  • Manage resource planning, capacity, and allocation across teams.

What you'll need

  • 12–16 years of experience in technology delivery or program management.
  • 5+ years of experience managing Agile delivery across multiple teams.
  • Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Agile principles, and scaled Agile practices.
  • Experience managing cross-functional technology teams in a global delivery environment.
  • Practical exposure to AI/GenAI tools and their application in delivery workflows.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, engineering practices, and release management.
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Agile metrics, and delivery reporting.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent certifications.
  • Experience in Agile transformation or delivery excellence initiatives.
  • Exposure to AI-assisted engineering, workflow automation, or productivity improvement initiatives.

Details

  • Location: Gurugram, India.
  • Work mode: Hybrid, with teams in the office around four days a week.
  • Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process.

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Delivery Manager