Associate - Software Delivery Lead

At ACF Associates we deliver high-impact program and product support solutions to government and civilian clients across aerospace maintenance and performance-based operations.  As an independent consulting firm we pride ourselves on being approachable collaborative and results-focused working alongside our clients from initial concept through to successful implementation. Our team brings deep hands-on expertise in the Royal Canadian Air Force and the broader aerospace and defence sector. We turn that insight into practical timely solutions that create real value.  Simply put we help our clients get results and get them right. We operate as a fully virtual organization with team members across Canada.  This model thrives on strong communication disciplined project management and continuous innovation enabling us to stay agile connected and consistently deliver exceptional outcomes.

What You'll Do

As a Software Delivery Lead you'll serve as the bridge between customers project leadership and the software development team to plan monitor progress and coordinate delivery of custom web applications. You will Lead Agile delivery activities including sprint planning release planning backlog management and progress tracking. Coordinate the successful delivery of web application projects by accounting for timelines priorities risks and dependencies. Maintain project visibility through reporting documentation and release communications. Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communications and stakeholder engagement. Support requirements gathering capturing customer feedback triaging user-reported issues providing user training & related material and various release readiness activities. Assist with overall JIRA Administration refining our operating rhythm and software development processes to reduce cycle time and improve product quality.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience leading or coordinating software development projects in an Agile environment. Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering Computer Science or a related discipline. Experience managing software projects through the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and sustainment. Strong experience working with JIRA or similar project and ticket management tools. Experience working directly with customers and managing stakeholder communications. Experience in a web application development environment. Excellent organizational communication and documentation skills. Strong ability to manage competing priorities track commitments and drive accountability. Comfortable analyzing project data metrics and schedules to support decision-making. Self-motivated detail-oriented and effective in a remote team environment. Assets (Nice to Have) PMP PMI-ACP Scrum Master or similar project management certification. Experience in aerospace defence or government industries. Experience with company-wide administration of JIRA (or similar project and ticket management tools) Experience supporting software releases in regulated or security-conscious environments. Why Join ACF Associates? This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in the growth of our software development practice while working alongside industry professionals with extensive aerospace defence and operational expertise. You'll have the opportunity to Lead the delivery of innovative web-based applications with real-world impact. Work directly with customers and influence the direction of software solutions. Shape project management and delivery processes within a growing organization. Collaborate with talented professionals across Canada. Gain exposure to aerospace and defence projects and clients. Work in a fully remote flexible and supportive team environment. Grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to our clients' success.

How to Apply

Please submit your current resume and any additional information you would like us to consider as part of your application.

• Applications should be submitted to careers@acfassociates.ca on or before September 4 th 2026.
• We kindly ask that applicants follow the application instructions to ensure their submission receives full consideration.
• We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ACF Associates Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.