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[Only 24h Left] Chief Delivery Officer

[Only 24h Left] Chief Delivery Officer

Spot Your Leaders & ConsultingHyderabad, Telangana, India
11 hours ago
Job description

Required Skills and Experience :

Proven Technical and Delivery Leadership

  • 20+ years of experience in digital engineering, IT services, or related industries, with a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership capacity.
  • Strong expertise in managing delivery operations for Java, .NET, Data Science, Data Engineering, Quality Engineering, UI / UX Practices, and Cloud Technologies.

Location : Hyderabad OR Bangalore

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership and Delivery Management

  • Define and execute a delivery strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission and growth vision, ensuring operational excellence and measurable business outcomes.
  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Establish and refine best-in-class delivery frameworks, methodologies (Agile, SAFe), and governance models to drive consistent and predictable project outcomes.
  • Align delivery strategies with evolving industry trends such as AI / ML, IoT, Cloud-Native Platforms, 5G, and ensure seamless integration across technology domains.
  • Hands-On Technical Oversight and Delivery Excellence

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership when required, ensuring seamless delivery of complex projects across Java, .NET, Data Science, Data Engineering, Quality Engineering, and UI practices.
  • Foster a culture of agility and innovation by driving the adoption of modern DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud-native architectures.
  • Implement data-driven decision-making by leveraging project performance analytics and real-time insights to improve efficiency, mitigate risks, and optimize delivery.
  • People Leadership and Team Empowerment

  • Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performance delivery organization comprising project managers, technical leads, delivery managers, and domain experts.
  • Build a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration by providing ongoing training and upskilling to team members.
  • Encourage a hands-on approach to problem-solving and ensure that delivery teams stay ahead of evolving technology landscapes and best practices.
  • Client Relationship Management and Business Alignment

  • Collaborate closely with clients, sales, and account management teams to understand client needs, gather requirements, and ensure alignment of delivery strategies with business objectives.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for delivery-related issues, ensuring that client concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
  • Drive customer satisfaction and retention by maintaining proactive communication, ensuring business impact, and delivering high-value solutions.
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by driving process optimization, leveraging AI-powered insights, and incorporating client feedback into the delivery process.
  • Champion emerging technologies such as AI / ML, IoT, and Blockchain to create innovative solutions that drive competitive advantage and operational efficiency.
  • Lead initiatives to automate repetitive tasks, improve project governance, and enhance the overall delivery maturity of the organization.
  • Revenue and Profitability Management

  • Own the P&L for the delivery function, ensuring that financial targets are met while balancing cost control and value delivery.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize margins through resource allocation, project prioritization, and efficient delivery processes.
  • Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate forecasting, budget management, and profitability tracking.
  • Representation and Thought Leadership

  • Represent the organization in client meetings, industry forums, and technology conferences, showcasing the company’s expertise in digital transformation and innovation.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams, providing insights on emerging technology trends and their business implications.
  • Strengthen the organisations’ brand as a delivery powerhouse by contributing to thought leadership content, case studies, and whitepapers.
  • Enterprise-Scale Project Management

  • Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, SAFe, PMI, ITIL, etc.) and governance frameworks.
  • Extensive experience managing large-scale, multi-platform delivery portfolios, ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence.
  • Cloud-Native and DevOps Expertise

  • Hands-on experience in designing and delivering solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
  • Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines, microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and API management for cloud-native applications.
  • Data Engineering and AI / ML Competency

  • Deep understanding of big data platforms, data pipelines, and analytics frameworks to deliver AI / ML-driven insights.
  • Strong background in integrating AI models, IoT platforms, and data engineering pipelines into enterprise solutions.
  • Client-Focused and Business Acumen

  • Proven success in managing client relationships, handling escalations, and aligning delivery outcomes with client business objectives.
  • Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and present solutions with measurable business impact.
  • P&L Management and Financial Acumen

  • Experience in managing delivery budgets, ensuring financial accountability, and driving profitability across delivery functions.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance operational efficiency and growth.
  • Preferred Certifications :

  • PMP, PMI-ACP, or PRINCE2
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Azure Solutions Architect Expert / Google Cloud Certified
  • ITIL, SAFe, or TOGAF certifications are a plus
  • Education :

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields.
  • MBA or an advanced degree in a technical or management discipline is a plus.
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