Sr Delivery Manager

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Sr Delivery Manager to join our Enterprise Data & Analytics (EDA) team. In this role, you’ll partner hand-in-hand with our engineering teams to orchestrate delivery, working through risks and dependencies so the team can get the work done, all while using metrics to proactively guide what comes next.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Enable engineering teams to deliver customer and business outcomes by facilitating an effective delivery system, supporting delivery cadence and release planning, and continuously improving the flow of value across the product lifecycle
• Partner with product and engineering to create clarity around priorities, outcomes, and dependencies while fostering healthy delivery practices that improve predictability and flow
• Proactively work through risks and cross-team dependencies to keep delivery on track, persisting through roadblocks and coaching teams to solve the problems that slow them down
• Own metrics reporting, turning delivery data into insights the team can learn from and act on
• Identify and propose strategies around technical problems affecting the team, communicate standards, and get buy-in on solutions
• Coach teams on agile principles and product development techniques, helping them feel ownership over their ceremonies and “build the right thing”
• Partner across the value stream, including crossover work with our global partners, to reduce complexity, reduce hand-offs, and continuously improve the delivery system

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Who You Are

• Associate or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalent experience
• 6+ years experience supporting technology teams
• Able to effectively manage multiple concurrent priorities under time constraints
• Strong planning, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to lead and present effectively
• Confident communicator who can present delivery priorities, status, and recommendations to executives and stakeholders
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams and collaborate with both technical and business partners

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience working within an enterprise data & analytics environment
• 6+ years of Agile team experience in any well-known engineering environment
• Strong delivery background partnering with engineering teams to keep work moving through risks and dependencies
• Track record of using delivery metrics to drive continuous improvement across teams
• Natural coach and influencer who focuses on improving rather than just managing constraints, and who does what is right even when it’s hard

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$120000 - $150000 / year Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible

Yes Work Environments

This role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Original Posting Date

9/11/2026 Most Recently Posted Date

9/11/2026

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