Delivery Lead - IOE: Cardano

io-global

United States

October 24, 2025

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Share this job SVGs not supported by this browser. Description 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 the Cardano blockchain, as well as other products in the areas of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain and Web3 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 a Delivery Lead, you are responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex and cross-functional initiatives within your domain. You oversee multiple delivery streams or interconnected projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and cross-team coordination. Working with Product, Engineering, and senior stakeholders, you facilitate delivery planning (including PI Planning where relevant), manage risk and dependencies at scale, and guide continuous improvement efforts across teams. You are a key enabler of execution excellence and operational alignment within a fast-paced environment. Strategic Delivery Leadership Lead and guide delivery for complex initiatives involving multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business strategy. Translate strategic objectives into scalable delivery plans and roadmaps, identifying risks and orchestrating mitigation plans. Own the delivery framework within a functional area and actively contribute to evolving delivery standards across the organization. Lead and coordinate PI Planning across multiple workstreams or teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivery timelines. Cross-Functional Alignment Coordinate across business units and external partners to manage dependencies and resource needs at scale. Represent delivery in senior planning conversations, surfacing structural blockers and proactively proposing solutions. Guide teams in managing ambiguity and resolving cross-team delivery conflicts. Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Define and oversee delivery KPIs, capacity planning, and OKRs across multiple teams or portfolios. Lead high-impact reporting and stakeholder communication, providing visibility and insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. Ensure high quality and timely delivery of externally committed work and regulatory deliverables. People Leadership & Capability Building Mentor Delivery Managers and other delivery roles, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support functional leadership in developing team capacity and succession planning for delivery talent. Process Excellence & Innovation Drive process transformation and scaling efforts to improve delivery velocity, predictability, and quality. Champion agile delivery innovation, piloting new models or tools that enhance performance at scale. Facilitate retrospectives at a portfolio level and sponsor continuous learning cycles across teams. Requirements Who you are: Typically 7+ years of experience in delivery-focused roles (e.g. Delivery Manager, Program Manager, Project Manager). 3+ years of experience overseeing multiple teams or delivery streams. Demonstrated experience coordinating delivery across cross-functional teams in a scaled agile environment. Experience with delivery metrics, reporting, and governance. Proven exposure to working with senior stakeholders and vendors. Bachelor’s degree in technology, business, or a relevant field. Strong experience with agile delivery frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). Deep understanding of SDLC, DevOps, and cross-functional collaboration models. Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor delivery talent. Confident in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and roadmap delivery. Skilled in delivery metrics, forecasting, and PI planning facilitation. Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Benefits Remote work Laptop reimbursement New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc) Learning & Development opportunities Competitive PTO At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Apply for this job
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