Delivery Manager

This is a hybrid work opportunity for candidates based in Nova Scotia. You would be a homeworker with occasional travel to the customer site (Halifax) required.

Kainos is a consultancy that delivers end-to-end, tailored and innovative digital services and software platform solutions for customers in an agile environment – experience in working in a similar environment is a must-have.

As a Delivery Manager at Kainos, you will be responsible for ensuring that Kainos’ innovative digital services and platforms meet the user need and the outcomes agreed between Kainos and the client, whilst ensuring our delivery follows good governance and quality standards. You will empower and support Kainos teams to perform well, learn and grow in a manner that is consistent with Kainos company values. You will leverage successful delivery and strong client relationships to explore opportunities to win follow-on business with existing customers.  

You will also:

• Effectively manage project risks and issues, escalating where appropriate.   
• Ensure appropriate project governance arrangements and technical quality standards are developed and followed throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Build and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with the client, other suppliers and third-party stakeholders.  
• Understand critical success factors for the project (beyond the traditional measures: on time, on budget and to agreed scope) and ensure each work stream has a plan in place to achieve the success factors. 
• Be responsible for achieving or exceeding profitability targets plus accurate and timely forecasting and reporting of project variables (revenue, staffing, work in progress, debt etc.).  
• Motivate and empower teams to create a positive and creative culture for our people to perform well, learn and grow.  
• Manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and professional growth.
• Have responsibility for staffing teams and assisting with recruitment activities to enable stable organisational growth.
• Leverage successful delivery and strong client relationships to explore opportunities to win follow-on business with existing customers & support future growth by working closely with Sales, Account Leads & Account Management teams, assisting where required with the sales/procurement cycle to best position Kainos to win profitable new business. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Management Capability.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s write the next incredible chapter of our story together.

Embracing our differences  

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.   We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $120,000.00-$180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3J 1V9

Reference ID: JR_13692