Valiance Solutions - Delivery Manager - PMP / Prince2

Role Overview :

We are seeking a seasoned Delivery Manager with proven experience in delivering AI-led digital transformation projects in Indias public sector and PSU ecosystem.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding of AI / Gen AI, cloud engineering, and software engineering practices with exceptional stakeholder management skills to successfully steer engagements through the unique complexities of the government / PSU Responsibilities :

Program Delivery & Governance :

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI / Gen AI projects for PSU and public sector clients, ensuring outcomes are on time, within scope, and budget.
• Define, monitor, and manage delivery KPIs, SLAs, and compliance requirements.
• Establish governance frameworks, progress reporting, and escalation Management :
• Act as the primary client interface for PSU stakeholders, managing C-level relationships, IT leadership, and functional business users.
• Navigate internal bureaucratic processes, align diverse stakeholder interests, and drive consensus in environments with multiple decision layers.
• Handle sensitive political, cultural, and interpersonal dynamics with Oversight :
• Provide delivery oversight across AI / Gen AI model development, cloud-native deployments, and software engineering.
• Review architecture and solution design to ensure scalability, compliance (data residency, security, audit), and performance.
• Partner with engineering, data science, and cloud teams to resolve technical & Issue Management :
• Anticipate project risks (technical, political, or operational) and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Address delivery bottlenecks, manage conflicts between client and internal teams, and keep execution on Leadership & Growth :
• Lead cross-functional teams of AI engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, and business analysts.
• Coach team members on delivery discipline, public sector client management, and compliance-driven Skills & Experience :
• Proven success managing large-scale AI / analytics / cloud projects for PSUs and government agencies in India.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate procurement processes, compliance frameworks, and public sector governance models.
• Understanding of AI / Gen AI technologies, including model development, deployment, and operationalization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) and enterprise software engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of data privacy, security, and residency regulations relevant to PSU / Govt projects.
• Strong ability to manage conflicting priorities and multiple stakeholders in hierarchical setups.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, especially in government / PSU contexts.
• Ability to command respect, influence decision-making, and manage escalations with diplomacy.
• Strong program management, budgeting, and vendor management experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel and spend time onsite with PSU / government clients as Qualifications :
• Prior delivery experience in oil & gas, power, heavy industries, or large PSU verticals.
• Certifications in Project / Program Management (PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile).
• Cloud certifications (GCP / AWS / Azure) preferred.

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