Head of Delivery
HomeBuddyCompany Website
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Full-time
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Welcome to HomeBuddy, where making a home awesome is like seeing a vision come to life! We are on a mission to create a friendly and trusted platform to connect homeowners with the right contractors across the US.
What started as a small idea has become a fast-growing home improvement platform focusing on lead quality and long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual success. We are a product-first company with a long-term outlook - our platform consistently and positively evolves based on data insights and the most up-to-date tools.
This job is for you if
- You would like to work in a positive atmosphere where teamwork and trust in your colleagues are primary values.
- You succeed in an environment that values initiative and sharing feedback and where your suggestions and efforts are recognized and appreciated.
- You are used to taking responsibility for solving difficult tasks and are directly involved in how your efforts impact the final result.
This role is full-time and offers home working flexibility.
Areas of responsibility:
- Lead the delivery teams, focusing on performance, stability, predictability and quality of delivery;
- Act as a mentor and leader for the RTE, guiding them to manage and optimize Agile Release Trains;
- Implement and champion SAFe practices across the company, ensuring alignment with company goals;
- Ensure delivery performance meets business expectations through continuous monitoring and improvement;
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all projects within the organization, ensuring they are on time, within scope, and on budget;
- Collaborate with IT and Product heads to ensure seamless and effective delivery processes;
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, using data to identify and implement enhancements.
Your future tasks will include
- Lead and manage the RTE to ensure efficient operation of the Agile Release Trains;
- Monitor and analyze delivery performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions;
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the delivery teams;
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of delivery objectives with business priorities;
- Facilitate program increment (PI) planning sessions, ensuring that the ARTs deliver value and meet commitments;
- Guide teams in the effective use of SAFe principles, ensuring that all practices align with industry standards and business needs;
- Manage risks, dependencies, and impediments across all delivery teams to maintain stable and predictable delivery cycles;
- Provide regular updates and reports to the CTO on delivery performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
You’re going to need this to be successful in this role
- Highly self-motivated and results-oriented team player;
- At least 3 years of proven experience in a senior role in a delivery or program management role, ideally in a SAFe environment;
- Good understanding of the SAFe framework, with hands-on experience leading Agile Release Trains;
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide RTEs and other delivery team members;
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on maintaining stability and performance in delivery;
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing complex delivery processes;
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in using metrics to drive performance improvements;
- Advanced level of English. Russian is a plus.
It’s nice if you also have
- SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Program Consultant)
- Experience in leading large-scale transformations to Agile or SAFe frameworks
- Familiarity with DevOps processes and how they integrate with delivery management
- A background in software development or a related technical field is an advantage
Why choose HomeBuddy
- Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere without being tied to one place - while ensuring you are available to our team during the agreed working hours.
- Achieve a harmonious work-life balance with a flexible schedule tailored to your local needs, along with paid vacation, sick leave, and local holidays.
- Empower yourself with work equipment of your choice partially paid for by HomeBuddy and up-to-date apps and tools to maximize your productivity.
- Feel valued and appreciated with an industry-leading compensation package.
- Get recognized and rewarded for both outstanding individual efforts leading to extraordinary results and our team success.
- Enhance your well-being with our allowance program covering fitness activities and mental health programs.
- Learn and expand your knowledge by both working on complex tasks and using paid training opportunities, including courses, events, and conferences.
If this sounds like you, we should talk!
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