These are materials that will help inform how to approach the role of Delivery Manager.
DM Job Description:
The Delivery Manager enhances the productivity of the project team through expert-level communication, technology, and minimum viable process. They work with project leadership to identify and address process and tooling bottlenecks.
The Delivery Manager is a tactical counterpart to the Product Owner, which is a more strategic position.
Definition of success
A Delivery Manager will know they’re successful when a project has clear objectives and a clear path towards executing those objectives; we have formed productive working relationships with other players on a project (both clients and partners); and team members have a predictable and enjoyable environment in which to work — including social, administrative, and meeting environments.
Agile Development
People
(Book) The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
(Book) Radical Candor: Be a Kick-ass Boss without losing your Humanity
Bonus
(Book) Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World
(Book) The Design Sprint: How to solve problems and test new ideas in 5 days