Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering Delivery Practice Owner

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

6d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. Our team includes the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology, Risk and the Executive Program Management Office (EPMO). Driven by our investment in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we’re home to a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients. We are also proud to be recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Technology 3 years in a row. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference.

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering Delivery Practice Owner based out of our Chicago office.

How You’ll Make an Impact:
The Delivery Owner is a squad-facing role and leader within the Delivery Management track of Technology & Data Delivery Enablement, enabling predictable delivery for an Agile squad(s). This role ensures predictable execution, proactive dependency management, and continuous evolution of ways of working. While evolving beyond traditional Scrum Master responsibilities, this role remains deeply rooted in Agile values with coaching at its core.
This position operates within a culture of agility, accountability, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement. It ensures delivery among an Agile squad(s) and drives the integration of AI-enabled practices into the delivery process. Accountable for squad delivery metrics, predictability, and throughput.
As a senior practitioner, this role makes significant contributions Communities of Practice, partners with senior leaders in the chapter to help establish enterprise-wide delivery standards, mentors delivery practitioners, and drives strategic initiatives that elevate delivery maturity and capability at scale.

Direct impact: Enable delivery outcomes for complex, high-visibility initiatives
Modern practices: Drive Agile-based delivery management evolution, including AI-enabled workflows grounded in Agile principles
Collaborative environment: Partner with Tribe Leads, Technical Owners, Product, Engineering, Data, Finance, and Business sponsors
Community engagement: Lead initiatives in the Delivery Center of Excellence and Communities of Practice through coaching and mentorship
Growth and development: Leadership exposure, people leadership opportunities, and ability to develop practitioners

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 6-8 years in Agile delivery, with 3+ years as Delivery Owner or Scrum Master
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or equivalent
• Proven track record delivering complex initiatives with measurable outcomes
• Demonstrated experience mentoring delivery practitioners
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• Multiple advanced Agile certifications (CSP, SAFe, Kanban)
• Experience leading delivery transformation or AI enablement initiatives
• Background establishing delivery standards or leading Communities of Practice
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries

Responsibilities

• Enable delivery outcomes for your squad ensure predictable execution and high-quality delivery
• Ensure definition of ready/done and release criteria are consistently applied
• Maintain squad-level accountability, modeling best practices within your assigned squad
• Ensure squad meets delivery commitments; drive predictability, throughput, and quality metrics
• Facilitate strategic decisions and trade-offs with colleagues and senior leadership
• Create transparency in delivery health; provide honest assessments and escalate risks with options and solutions
• Mentor Delivery Owners through coaching and Agile leadership
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled delivery practices; mentor other Delivery Owners on AI tool utilization
• Identify and pilot new AI capabilities; share learnings with the Agile Delivery Center of Excellence
• Champion AI literacy and responsible AI use within delivery management
• Share learnings with peers and contribute to delivery practice evolution
• Enable squad-level delivery rituals, escalation protocols, and forums rooted in Agile principles
• Drive evidence-based planning and forecasting at a squad level
• Keep roadmaps, backlogs, capacity plans, and forecasts synchronized and actionable
• Lead retrospectives that identify systemic improvements; drive cross-squad improvement initiatives
• Model accountability by owning delivery outcomes and transparently communicating status and risks
• Coach squad members on flow, predictability, and metrics; leverage modern practices to accelerate delivery
• Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement
• Lead initiatives within the Agile Delivery Center of Excellence
• Develop delivery standards, playbooks, and best practices
• Share innovations across the organization
• Contribute to training programs and capability-building initiatives

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree