Delivery Manager - Voltaire

Who are we?

IOG, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.

What the role involves:

As Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of decentralized governance initiatives across various Web3 projects. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, including Business, Product and Technology leadership, to align on budgets, timelines, and strategic priorities. You will ensure that delivery goals are clearly communicated to senior stakeholders and work with leadership teams to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and remove blockers. You ensure delivery outcomes are achieved within scope and time, while promoting continuous improvement and agile best practices across the teams you support. You will also lead the team through Program Increment (PI) Planning events, promoting lean and agile best practices that enhance both the "What" and the "How" of delivery.

• Lead and facilitate the Program Increment planning process, aligning business unit objectives with the company's strategic goals.
• Foster collaboration and communication across teams and organizations, promoting transparency and cross-team cooperation.
• Take ownership of the delivery process within the business unit, monitoring progress and resolving potential issues.
• Work with business unit leaders and team leads to allocate resources effectively and optimize resource utilization.
• Identify and assess risks related to PI delivery, implementing mitigation plans to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with external organizations, vendors and service providers to drive decision making, ensure timely project deliverables, monitor service quality, and maintain performance standards.
• Support contract execution by tracking vendor activities, resolving minor issues, and escalating major concerns to senior leadership when needed.
• Champion the adoption of agile practices, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement in delivery processes.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs): Monitor delivery metrics such as team velocity, predictability, and quality.
• Prepare regular reports for stakeholders and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, coordinating with other Delivery Managers for alignment.
• Promote innovation and creative problem-solving within teams to deliver impactful solutions.