VP of Delivery
Description
We’re looking for an experienced VP of Delivery to take full ownership of the Delivery function and ensure predictable, high-quality execution across multiple client projects.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement: strengthening the management team, improving delivery processes and project economics, and stepping into complex projects or client escalations when needed.
Responsibilities
Own and continuously improve the company’s Delivery function.
Lead and develop Project and Delivery Managers, strengthening their ownership and management capabilities.
Maintain visibility across the project portfolio, including project health, risks, capacity, budgets, margins, and key dependencies.
Identify Delivery risks early and ensure timely mitigation and escalation management.
Improve Delivery processes, standards, governance, and performance metrics without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Ensure effective resource allocation, staffing, and capacity planning.
Support teams in complex or business-critical project situations.
Work closely with Engineering, Sales, Account Management, and Finance.
Participate in presale, discovery, estimation, and project setup for complex opportunities.
Build strong relationships with key clients and participate in strategic discussions and escalations.
Improve project profitability, utilization, Delivery efficiency, and sustainable account growth.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in software Delivery, Project, or Program Management, including leadership experience.
Experience managing multiple software development projects or a project portfolio.
Proven experience leading and developing Project or Delivery Managers.
Strong understanding of SDLC, estimation, resource planning, risk management, and Delivery methodologies.
Experience in an outsourcing, consulting, or software services company.
Understanding of project economics, including budgets, margins, utilization, capacity, scope, and profitability.
Strong client-facing experience, including work with senior stakeholders and complex escalations.
Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on involvement when necessary.
Structured and analytical approach to decision-making.
Upper-Intermediate English or higher for regular communication with international clients.
