Delivery Lead

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. HMH Technology India Pvt. Ltd. is our technology and innovation arm in India focused on developing novel products and solutions using cutting-edge technology to better serve our clients globally. HMH aims to help employees grow as people, and not just as professionals. For more information, visit As a Delivery Lead, you will drive end-to-end project execution across multiple Agile teams, enabling the delivery of high-impact, complex solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring alignment, removing obstacles, and maintaining a clear path to value delivery. You are a seasoned leader who understands both the technical and business landscapes and can bridge the gap between strategy and execution. You’ll work across cross-functional teams, supporting not just Agile practices but also full lifecycle project delivery—from planning and tracking to stakeholder management and release execution. Experience in handling AI or machine learning-based projects is a plus. What You’ll Do: Lead two or more Agile teams in delivering complex, end-to-end technology solutions Collaborate across product, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with goals and priorities Provide delivery leadership across the entire project lifecycle—from initial planning, backlog grooming, and sprint execution, to release planning and post-delivery retrospectives Foster a high-performance environment through mentoring, coaching, and supporting team growth and innovation Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies and risks early, keeping delivery on track Use data and delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown, throughput) to drive transparency and predictability Effectively communicate project status, blockers, and progress to stakeholders at all levels Champion a “Quality First” approach and promote continuous improvement within and across teams Handle shifting business priorities and navigate conflicting demands with calm, focused leadership Encourage creative problem-solving and challenge short-term thinking in favor of long-term value Bring structure and direction to highly complex and ambiguous problem spaces Cultivate a delivery culture of accountability, ownership, and measurable outcomes Contribute to broader organizational improvements by identifying process and structure enhancements across teams (Nice to have): Experience delivering AI/ML projects or working closely with data science/AI teams Skills & Experience: 5 - 8 years of experience leading software development and product delivery teams Proven success managing end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects—not just as a Scrum Master or Agile coach, but with full ownership over planning, tracking, and stakeholder engagement Experience working with multiple cross-functional Agile teams in a scaled environment Strong command of Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) Experience in navigating business priorities and influencing stakeholders to achieve project goals Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills Ability to build trust, support team dynamics, and encourage high performance Knowledge of the education technology (K–12) sector and user needs of educators, students, and administrators (preferred) High attention to detail and a bias for action Comfortable making tough decisions and asking for support when needed Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, business, or technical discipline Agile Scrum Master Certification HMH Technology Private Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit . Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.