Overview
Remote
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Resource Allocation
Budget
Customer Satisfaction
Software Development
Facilitation
Process Improvement
Product Management
Accountability
Presentations
Decision-making
Mentorship
Teamwork
People Management
Communication
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Management
Supervision
Agile
Lean Methodology
Scrum
Kanban
Honesty
Collaboration
Training
Law
Job Details
8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
CarMax, the way your career should be!
The Senior Delivery Manager is responsible for delivery of product, initiative, and/or platform teams. The associate will have direct responsibility for ceremonies/rituals, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, budget, and metrics, if applicable. The Sr. Delivery Mgr is responsible for guiding product/initiative teams, removing obstacles, gaining consensus, and providing positive and developmental feedback. The associate proactively seeks to improve processes, procedures, tools, and methodology. This associate will play an active role in training and mentoring junior delivery managers. Product/Initiative outcomes, team engagement, and customer satisfaction will be a key metric for measuring success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads delivery of complex products/initiatives for teams that may also include business stakeholders, supporting IT teams, creative teams, vendors, and consultants through all phases of the software development life cycle
Responsible for facilitating Agile team ceremonies/rituals and effectively guiding resources to achieve goals
Responsible for adhering to the current project and/or product management methodology while influencing best practices, process improvements, and procedures
Coach and mentor team members in the execution of project and/or product management activities and agile techniques; accountable for success of products and/or initiatives
Serve as a primary problem solver for any issues, roadblocks, and risks; maintaining responsibility for their resolution. Servant leader for the team.
Effectively create and deliver presentations and reports to management team, communicating product and/or initiative status
Drive the decision making process amongst stakeholders, ensuring product/initiative needs and solution options are presented and understood
Train and mentor others in managing multiple large initiative and/or product teams simultaneously
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to communicate with and influence a variety of audiences including product managers, IT developers, business analysts, business partners, stakeholders, and senior management
Must have strong cross-functional teamwork skills
Ability to observe business situations, recognize roadblocks, and deliver solutions
Ability to influence and indirectly manage team members to meet initiative and/or product deliverables
Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines with accuracy
Ability to lead, partner with and challenge peer groups
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills; able to identify areas of improvement and make sound recommendations to solve problems
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective at handling multiple concurrent large projects
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and proceed on own good judgment
Understands and champions, coaches and mentors on Agile practices where appropriate
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years practicing/heavy involvement
Digital/IT Experience
Specialties: Agile, Lean, Scrum, Kanban
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For .
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
CarMax, the way your career should be!
The Senior Delivery Manager is responsible for delivery of product, initiative, and/or platform teams. The associate will have direct responsibility for ceremonies/rituals, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, budget, and metrics, if applicable. The Sr. Delivery Mgr is responsible for guiding product/initiative teams, removing obstacles, gaining consensus, and providing positive and developmental feedback. The associate proactively seeks to improve processes, procedures, tools, and methodology. This associate will play an active role in training and mentoring junior delivery managers. Product/Initiative outcomes, team engagement, and customer satisfaction will be a key metric for measuring success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads delivery of complex products/initiatives for teams that may also include business stakeholders, supporting IT teams, creative teams, vendors, and consultants through all phases of the software development life cycle
Responsible for facilitating Agile team ceremonies/rituals and effectively guiding resources to achieve goals
Responsible for adhering to the current project and/or product management methodology while influencing best practices, process improvements, and procedures
Coach and mentor team members in the execution of project and/or product management activities and agile techniques; accountable for success of products and/or initiatives
Serve as a primary problem solver for any issues, roadblocks, and risks; maintaining responsibility for their resolution. Servant leader for the team.
Effectively create and deliver presentations and reports to management team, communicating product and/or initiative status
Drive the decision making process amongst stakeholders, ensuring product/initiative needs and solution options are presented and understood
Train and mentor others in managing multiple large initiative and/or product teams simultaneously
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to communicate with and influence a variety of audiences including product managers, IT developers, business analysts, business partners, stakeholders, and senior management
Must have strong cross-functional teamwork skills
Ability to observe business situations, recognize roadblocks, and deliver solutions
Ability to influence and indirectly manage team members to meet initiative and/or product deliverables
Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines with accuracy
Ability to lead, partner with and challenge peer groups
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills; able to identify areas of improvement and make sound recommendations to solve problems
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective at handling multiple concurrent large projects
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and proceed on own good judgment
Understands and champions, coaches and mentors on Agile practices where appropriate
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years practicing/heavy involvement
Digital/IT Experience
Specialties: Agile, Lean, Scrum, Kanban
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For .
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
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