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Accelerate Learning is hiring an Agile Delivery Manager

About the Role

Accelerate Learning is looking for an Agile Delivery Manager. In this role, you will be a core member of the Agile Delivery Team, blending hands-on Scrum Master duties for product and engineering teams with cross-team release and deployment governance.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as Scrum Master for assigned teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
  • Coach teams and Product Owners on Agile and Scrum principles and practices.
  • Help teams improve flow, predictability, estimation, and delivery quality.
  • Identify and remove impediments impacting team effectiveness.
  • Foster continuous improvement, accountability, and healthy team dynamics.
  • Own release and deployment planning across multiple teams and products.
  • Maintain an integrated release calendar aligned to product roadmaps and business milestones.
  • Coordinate deployment sequencing across environments.
  • Lead release readiness reviews and facilitate go/no-go decisions for biweekly deployments.
  • Ensure rollback, contingency, and communication plans are defined and understood.
  • Identify and proactively manage cross-team dependencies and delivery risks.
  • Communicate delivery status, timelines, scope changes, and release impacts clearly to stakeholders.
  • Support major launches by aligning technical delivery with enablement, training, and documentation.
  • Track and report on Agile delivery and release health metrics.
  • Use retrospectives and data to drive improvement at the team and program level.
  • Partner with Engineering and Product teams to improve release visibility and operational readiness.
  • Contribute to the evolution of Agile delivery standards and practices within the Agile Delivery Team.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Project or Program Manager, Release Manager, or similar role.
  • Demonstrated experience acting as a hands-on Scrum Master.
  • Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile frameworks, and modern software delivery practices.
  • Proven experience planning and coordinating releases across multiple teams.
  • Proficiency with Jira (or similar tool) and Agile delivery tooling.
  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously and maintain focus under pressure.

Nice to Have

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or PMI-ACP certification.
  • PMP or similar project management certification.
  • Familiarity with scaled Agile frameworks.
  • Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or subscription-based software organizations.

Technical Stack

  • Jira

Team & Environment

We look for team members who possess high emotional intelligence and excel at building trust across teams and leadership levels. You will lead with a servant-leadership mindset and foster collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We value individuals who are proactive, action-oriented, and solution-focused, with a bias for removing obstacles quickly, and who inspire a culture of continuous improvement, positivity, and team growth.

Required Skills
ScrumAgileJiraProject ManagementProgram ManagementRelease ManagementSoftware Delivery
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Accelerate Learning

Accelerate Learning is dedicated to engaging and inspiring STEM education for PreK-12. The company's mission is to spark curiosity in the STEM classroom with programs designed by experienced teachers and STEM experts, supporting over 9 million students and 750,000 teachers.

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Job Details
Department Project and Program Management
Category management
Posted 14 days ago