Agile Delivery Manager

Agile Delivery Manager (24014815)DescriptionCULTIVATE A BETTER WORLDFood served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.THE OPPORTUNITYAs the Agile Delivery Manager, you will lead high-level planning and ensure effective delivery within Chipotle's Customer and Technology organization by employing and fostering Agile methodologies.You will work closely with cross-functional leaders and teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.The Agile Delivery Manager will significantly impact Chipotle by improving Agile efficiency and employee and customer satisfaction by ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.WHAT YOU'LL DO

Manage the Agile Delivery process across multiple teams and departments by working closely with cross-functional leadership and teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Facilitate communication and collaboration.The Agile Delivery Manager is a facilitator who ensures that dependencies are effectively communicated and coordinated.They will assist in identifying risks and work to mitigate issues that arise.

Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting effective communication, transparency, and accountability.

Manage department initiative and feature pipeline to ensure quality, readiness, and priority alignment.

Collaborate with department leaders to create and maintain the department roadmap.

The Agile Delivery Manager will work with leadership and teams to identify and manage department-level risks and issues that may arise in the delivery process.Facilitate mitigation strategies that ensure the pipeline of work stays on track.

Utilize and advocate Agile tool usage and accuracy to enhance pipeline visibility, work status, delivery performance metrics, and facilitate targeted improvements.

Partner with product and functional management, including cross-functional teams, to align initiative objectives and priorities.

Initiative Planning and Execution: Facilitate high-level initiative planning and timelines in conjunction with the delivery teams, product, and functional management.Use Agile tools and methodologies to manage workload, priority, and deliverables.

Relentless Improvement: Drive the adoption of Agile best practices, tools, and techniques within the department. Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance department and team productivity, efficiency, and quality. Encourage a culture of learning, collaboration, empowerment, and innovation.

Delivery Performance Monitoring: Monitor department delivery performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring to promote team and individual growth and development.

Stakeholder Reporting: Partner with the department leadership team to prepare and present metrics and key performance indicators to stakeholders and senior management.

Monitor and ensure department Capitalization and Operational Expense reporting accuracy.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience (5 years) as an Agile Delivery Manager or similar role, preferably in the software development or technology industry.

In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies, frameworks, and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, JIRA, Confluence).

Achieve outcomes through fostering robust collaborative partnerships with departmental leaders and teams while driving best practices and delivery.

Excel in an agile, dynamic, and rapidly evolving work setting with minimal formal structure.

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

Strong understanding of software development practices and Agile management values and principles.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences ranging from leadership to teams.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget.

Agile, Coaching, and Product Management certifications are a plus. (e.g., Agile Certified Practitioner, SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), etc.).

WHO WE AREChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has over 3,250 restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2023 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Time Magazine's Most Influential Companies. With over 110,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visitPAY TRANSPARENCYA reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $129,000 - $173,000. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more.VisitChipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.Primary Location: California - Newport Beach - 9998 - 610 Newport Office-(09998)Work Location:9998 - 610 Newport Office-(09998)610 Newport Center DriveNewport Beach 92660