Delivery Manager Jobs in Illinois
Delivery Manager jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, concentrated in technology, logistics, financial services, and consulting sectors, with openings ranging from associate-level project coordinators through senior program delivery leads. Chicago drives the bulk of hiring, followed by activity in Naperville and Schaumburg, where major employers such as Accenture, Deloitte, and Walgreens have established operations. Agile delivery, program governance, and IT service delivery are the most consistently sought specialties across Illinois postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Manager of Service Delivery
Reports To: Director or Senior Director of Service Delivery
Location: Chicago, IL or Remote (within the U.S.)
Environment: Hybrid/Remote
Status: Exempt, Salaried
Who We Are:
Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.
Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.
Whether you’re just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.
Purpose of Your Work:
As a Senior Manager of Service Delivery working within Managed Services (one of our entities), you will be responsible leading the teams and operating routines that deliver reliable, responsive service to Redwood's Managed Services customers. Combining account management and client logistics, this role turns customer commitments into disciplined daily execution, develops people, and uses performance data to resolve issues and improve the customer experience. You will be a hands-on leader who keeps teams aligned, customers informed, and operational priorities moving forward.
How You Make a Difference Everyday:
- Lead, coach, and develop Service Delivery professionals supporting multiple customer accounts and operational workstreams.
- Oversee daily execution across customer service, transportation coordination, exception management, reporting, and related client logistics activities.
- Act as a primary operational contact for assigned customers, building trust through proactive communication, responsiveness, and dependable follow-through.
- Track customer health, SLAs, KPIs, scorecards, and service trends; surface risks early and coordinate practical recovery plans.
- Manage escalations with clear communication, structured root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and documented prevention steps.
- Lead operating reviews and contribute to QBRs with accurate reporting, useful insights, and a clear view of next actions.
- Maintain SOPs, documentation, data quality, and reporting standards so work is repeatable, visible, and scalable.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate manual tasks, improve productivity, and reduce cost to serve without compromising service.
- Partner with Customer Success, Operations, Carrier Management, Finance, Product, Technology, and Implementation teams to resolve issues and improve delivery.
- Ensure effective onboarding, training, workload planning, one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development for the team.
- Support customer implementations, transitions, onsite meetings, and training as needed.
You’ve Got This?
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent transportation or logistics experience may be considered.
- 6 or more years of experience in transportation, logistics, managed transportation, 3PL, or 4PL services, including at least 3 years leading people.
- Experience with a TMS such as Infios, MercuryGate, Oracle TM, or similar; strong understanding of transportation modes and operating workflows.
- Working knowledge of customer service, load planning or coordination, tracking, exception management, carrier relationships, and operational reporting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to stay calm under pressure, prioritize competing needs, resolve conflict, and make sound decisions with incomplete information.
- Comfort using Microsoft Office, dashboards, and reporting tools to support data-driven decisions and customer conversations.
- Ability to build effective relationships across teams and lead through accountability, collaboration, and example.
- Ability to travel up to 20% for customer meetings, training, and onsite reviews.
Scope and Operating Expectations:
This is a hands-on leadership role in a customer-facing operating environment. Flexibility outside standard business hours may occasionally be needed to support critical customer situations or time-sensitive transportation activity.
What We Offer:
- Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
- Opportunity for internal mobility
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
- Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
- Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
- Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
- Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
- Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more
Work Schedule:
This position is full-time and hybrid/remote Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.
Compensation Range:
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $115,000
This position is eligible to earn annual incentives based on individual and company performance.
The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.
Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Delivery Manager Job Market in Illinois
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Top Industries Hiring
- Fintech
- Technology & Software
- Marketing & Advertising
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in delivery manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or a related field
- Proven experience leading cross-functional project or program delivery teams
- Proficiency with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe delivery frameworks and ceremonies
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Master credential preferred by most Illinois employers
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive-level reporting skills
- Experience with delivery tooling such as Jira, Confluence, or ServiceNow
Delivery Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a delivery manager in Illinois?
Delivery manager is not a state-licensed role in Illinois, so there is no Illinois-specific exam or registration required. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field, combined with experience managing project or program delivery. Earning a Project Management Professional credential through PMI or a Certified Scrum Master designation significantly strengthens candidacy with Illinois technology and consulting employers. Large Chicago-area employers typically promote from senior project manager or program coordinator roles into delivery management.
How much do delivery managers make in Illinois?
Delivery managers in Illinois earn a median of about $120,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,310 for the lowest 10% to over $207,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire delivery managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring delivery managers in Illinois right now include Information Technology Senior Management Forum, Uber, and Logic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of consulting firms, financial institutions, and enterprise technology companies along the Chicago metro corridor means delivery manager demand stays consistent across multiple industries year-round.
Which Illinois cities have the most delivery manager jobs?
Chicago, Riverwoods, and Carol Stream account for the greatest share of delivery manager openings in Illinois. Chicago anchors the market through its concentration of consulting, fintech, and enterprise technology firms, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract demand from the large corporate campuses and regional headquarters of major national employers located along the I-88 technology corridor west of the city.
Are there remote delivery manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Delivery management is largely a coordination and communication role that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements for companies comfortable with distributed teams. About 71% of delivery manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Program governance, Agile coaching, and reporting functions are the parts of the role most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a delivery manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into delivery management from an adjacent role such as project coordinator, business analyst, or Scrum master. Chicago-area consulting firms and enterprise technology companies regularly hire associates into structured analyst or coordinator programs that build delivery management skills on the job. Earning a Certified Scrum Master or entry-level PMP certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge. Large Illinois employers in logistics and financial services also hire operational coordinators who grow into delivery roles over time.
Where can I find and apply to delivery manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to delivery manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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