Technical Delivery Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to coordinate software delivery, maintain accurate progress visibility, manage dependencies, and support clear communication among engineering teams, stakeholders, and leadership. This position is a temp-to-perm role and candidates must be local to the Houston, TX area. Pay may have some flexibility for the right candidate. Duties The Technical Delivery Manager will maintain Jira as the primary delivery tracking platform and provide reliable status reporting, metrics, and visibility into project health. Coordinate delivery across multiple software development teams. Track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and release schedules. Maintain Jira as the primary delivery management platform, keeping work items, dashboards, and reporting accurate and current. Monitor sprint progress, backlog health, delivery commitments, and release readiness. Coordinate regularly with engineering leads and stakeholders to maintain accurate status. Prepare executive-level status reports, dashboards, and delivery metrics. Drive accountability for action items, decisions, and cross-functional dependencies. Improve delivery processes, Jira governance, and operational efficiency. Promote consistent project management practices across development teams. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026. Equal Opportunity The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems