Agile Project Manager - Delivery Lead

Agile Project Manager - Delivery Lead Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications Jira Project team coordination Project reporting Bachelor's degree in information technology Computer Science Kanban Workflow management (operations management method) Mid-level Risk mitigation strategy implementation Bachelor's degree in business administration Bachelor's degree Release management Azure DevOps proficiency Product backlog management Conflict management User acceptance testing Organizational skills Certified Scrum Master Agile software development Business Administration 1 year Cross-functional collaboration Business Bachelor's degree in computer science Cross-functional team management Leadership Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication Progress tracking (project management tasks) Stakeholder management Information Technology Full Job Description Alliance Safety Council Agile Project Manager - Delivery Lead Summary Alliance Safety Council is seeking an Agile Project Manager - Delivery Lead to drive execution across multiple product and technology initiatives. This role owns sprint hygiene, team coordination, dependency/risk management, and delivery consistency. The Delivery Lead ensures work progresses predictably without relying on the Product Manager to act as the day-to-day organizer and follow-up engine. Responsibilities Own agile execution across multiple active initiatives (planned work + incoming priorities) Run sprint ceremonies and delivery cadence: backlog grooming support sprint planning daily standups (as needed) sprint reviews/demos retrospectives Maintain sprint hygiene and workflow discipline: ensure work is sized, ready, and sequenced track progress and blockers enforce definitions of ready/done with the team Manage delivery logistics across stakeholders: timelines, risks, dependencies, and handoffs cross-functional coordination (IT, Ops, Finance, Compliance, etc.) Surface delivery risks early and propose mitigation options Keep delivery moving by driving follow-ups, action items, and accountability Coordinate release readiness as needed (UAT timelines, final checks, go/no-go) Provide clear reporting and transparency on progress, risks, and priorities Key Outcomes / Success Metrics Sprints are predictable, clean, and stable Stakeholders have visibility into delivery status and realistic timelines The product department is not blocked by lack of coordination or follow-through Reduced context switching and meeting overhead on the Product Manager Dependencies are managed proactively (not discovered late) Requirements 1-4 years experience in agile project management, delivery leadership, or scrum master function Strong understanding of agile delivery practices (Scrum/Kanban/hybrid) Experience managing cross-team dependencies and multiple simultaneous projects Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong organizational skills and assertive follow-through Preferred Experience delivering software products in regulated or operationally complex environments Jira (or similar tools) Experience supporting discovery-to-delivery workflows (not just ticket pushing) Experience establishing and owning Project Management processes and best practices Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration or related field. Proven experience of 3-5 years of project management experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile team role. A recognized certification like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Manager (PSM) is preferred. Conflict resolutions skills and proficiency in tools like Jira and Azure DevOps.