Kforce has a client that is seeking a Delivery Lead in Washington, DC. Responsibilities: Operational Ownership: * Oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of IT systems, platforms, and services * Ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of systems during and after implementation * Work closely with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Support teams to proactively monitor and manage system health Delivery Execution: * Coordinate the end-to-end execution of technology initiatives across development, QA, architecture, and release teams * Ensure development teams are unblocked, properly resourced, and aligned with evolving business priorities * Partner with Product and Project Managers to translate roadmaps into executable delivery plans Alignment & Coordination: * Ensure alignment of enhancements to existing products by working with the technical teams and business operations * Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, testers, architects, and operations Continuous Improvement & Standardization: * Drive process improvements in delivery pipelines, from code commit to deployment * Help standardize tools, templates, and operational playbooks across teams to improve delivery velocity and quality Resource & Capacity Management: * Monitor team capacity and adjust assignments to balance workload and timelines * Assist with hiring, onboarding, and capability planning in alignment with long-term technology needs* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field * 8+ years in software or systems delivery roles, with at least 3 years in leadership, delivery, or operational coordination capacity * Experience managing full-cycle delivery in both agile and hybrid environments * Solid understanding of software development practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure operations * Familiarity with modern development environments, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), and enterprise applications * Strong analytical and decision-making abilities * Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority * Skilled in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and alignment across technical and business domains