Senior Delivery Lead at Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product management, Project delivery, Strategic planning, Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Cross-functional leadership, Stakeholder management, Roadmap development, Go-to-market strategy, Risk management, KPI monitoring, Azure, Monday.com, Project management

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description As a Senior Delivery Lead, you will combine strategy, product management, and project delivery to oversee the success of complex initiatives. Your role will include alignment to company strategy, developing product visions, defining roadmaps, and owning project delivery from inception to completion. You will lead projects and work cross functionally with business partners to deliver solutions to complex problems and drive growth. Your responsibilities will include: Utilize customer feedback and data to define and develop product visions and roadmaps. Ensure alignment with company strategy and business goals when prioritizing product roadmap items. Monitor product performance and iterate based on feedback and KPIs. Partner with different business units to develop go-to-market strategies and support product launches via positioning, messaging, training, and documentation. Consult with key stakeholders, solicit input, and drive consensus to set and communicate product strategy. Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects, working closely with product owners, Agile teams, and other stakeholders to integrate work across teams, manage interdependencies, and ensure timely/high-quality delivery. Monitor delivery, remove impediments and support teams in achieving sprint and release goals. Manage expectations and ensure transparency across all levels of the organization throughout the delivery lifecycle. Monitor KPIs and success metrics to ensure expected benefits are realized. Define project charter, scope, benefits, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. Serve as the primary contact for the project, provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders, communicating progress clearly and proactively. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or work equivalent in a related field. 8+ years of experience in delivery lead, project management, product management or similar role. Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience working in an Agile environment with multiple teams. Proficiency with project and Agile tools (e.g., Azure, Monday). PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, Pragmatic Institute Product Management Certification, or equivalent certification preferred. Pay and Benefits Summary: Our benefits include: An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday Annual profit sharing 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance Company-paid life insurance Company-paid long-term disability Hybrid work environment Paid holidays Generous vacation time and sick leave Paid parental leave Casual dress year-round About Homesteaders: Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other. We are currently hiring in AL, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MS, MT, NC, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

The Senior Delivery Lead oversees complex initiatives by defining product visions, roadmaps, and project charters while ensuring alignment with company strategy. They lead cross-functional teams through the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, managing interdependencies and removing impediments to ensure high-quality outcomes.