Delivery Manager
Our Delivery team is seeking a Delivery Manager to help ensure excellence in execution in our technology organization. Reporting to the Director of Software Delivery, you will play a key role in driving delivery across cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Engineering, QA, DevOps), applying delivery standards and best practices to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes. You will help teams execute more effectively, stay aligned to strategic goals and continuously improve how we plan, build and deliver. In this role you will
Ensure the regular delivery of software products and projects throughout the entire life cycle of a feature or set of features, and guide teams in applying Lineage standard processes, tools and frameworks.
Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and delivery gaps across multiple teams rather than only responding to issues as they arise.
Drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Foster a collaborative, transparent and solutions-oriented team culture.
Partner with Product, Design, Engineering and IT teams to align technical and business requirements into clear delivery plans.
Coordinate across disciplines (Product, Design, Engineering, QA, DevOps) to ensure smooth execution, effective release orchestration, and alignment on milestones.
Integrate inputs from multiple workstreams to build cohesive execution plans with identified critical paths, dependencies and key milestones.
Facilitate and optimize team participation in release planning and cross-team coordination forums helping teams prepare effectively, surface dependencies and translate planning outcomes into actionable delivery plans.
Adapt plans throughout project lifecycles to address emerging requirements and mitigate risks.
Monitor team performance and proactively address risks and blockers.
Orchestrate and manage release cycles, ensuring dependencies are resolved and risks surfaced well ahead of key delivery dates.
Facilitate regular check-ins and working sessions to maintain alignment, accountability and momentum.
Help orchestrate software deployments by coordinating with developers, DevOps, and QA.
Measure and communicate delivery impact, ensuring execution contributes meaningfully to team, product and business outcomes.
Provide clear, timely communication of project and product status, risks and milestones to stakeholders and leadership.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on team feedback, observed patterns and delivery outcomes.
Act decisively to improve both projects and organizational processes.
Travel domestically and occasionally internationally as needed to support on-site events, coordination efforts and team alignment.
5+ years of experience as a project manager, delivery lead or program manager in cross-functional technology environments.
Strong understanding of project, program and change management methodologies and their practical application.
Proven experience owning delivery across multiple technical teams, with demonstrated success in dependency management, risk mitigation, and release coordination.
Strong technical background with the ability to understand product and software development processes.
Ability to work with teams to evaluate technical feasibility, dependencies and implementation approaches when planning or adjusting delivery timelines.
Hands-on experience with delivery tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to track progress, surface risks, and maintain visibility across multiple workstreams.
Structured, detail-oriented thinker who can adapt plans dynamically while keeping teams focused on outcomes.
Strong relationship builder with excellent communication, collaboration and influence skills.
Skilled at integrating multiple inputs and aligning teams to deliver on priorities and milestones.
Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, bringing momentum, asking the right questions early, and driving clarity in ambiguous situations.
Energized by continuous improvement and passionate about creating efficient and effective ways of working.
Professional Program Management certification(s) preferred (e.g., PMP, PgMP).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business or a related field preferred.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
Delivery Manager • Novi, MI, US