Chief of Delivery Operations

EXECUTIVE 1 HOLDING COMPANY•Mclean, VA

5d•$150,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CORAS is seeking a VP-level operator to serve as our Chief of Delivery Ops—a mission-focused internal execution lead who ensures that every internal project, initiative, and cross-functional improvement is scoped, scheduled, and delivered on time. This role is not customer-facing—it’s about fixing the machine behind the machine. You will be responsible for making sure we hit what we commit to, internally. You’ll set schedules, run internal reviews, escalate blockers, and hold people accountable - clearly, constructively, and consistently.

Requirements

8–12+ years in operational leadership roles (e.g., PMO, technical program management, internal ops)
Experience in a high-growth SaaS or software company (GovTech / DoD preferred, not required)
Exceptional ability to track, challenge, and deliver on cross-functional priorities
Comfortable working directly with C-level leaders and enforcing deadlines with engineering and product
Strong systems thinker: understands how org structures, workflows, and tooling intersect
Strong capability in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
Strong technical and proposal writing experience, particularly for Air Force and DoD-related projects.
Prior experience handling opportunities across multiple sectors (i.e., Civilian, Health, Defense) with a specific emphasis on Air Force and DoD.
Proven success managing multiple capture opportunities at once, particularly in the Air Force and DoD space.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with LLM/AI delivery models, Agile + mission-critical software environments

Responsibilities

Own the internal project schedule across engineering, product, ops, infrastructure, and AI teams
Run a weekly internal “Delivery Ops” review
Track commitments, call out slippage, and enforce accountability
Drive coordination across engineering, solution delivery, and internal GBT/LLM initiatives
Ensure handoffs between teams don’t drop
Own outcomes for “internal customers”—not just plans
Systematize internal delivery rhythms (sprints, roadmap tracking, internal tooling launches, etc.)
Implement light governance processes (commitments, blockers, resolutions—not bureaucracy)
Partner with the President & CTO on org-wide visibility dashboards
Build a no-excuses execution culture
Raise the bar for schedule discipline across every internal initiative
Apply constructive pressure to move initiatives forward and elevate outcomes.