Head of Delivery

18 - 20 years

22 - 30 Lacs

Posted:8 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

We are seeking a Head of Delivery to scale our delivery organization and lead its transformation. The role
demands strong governance, operational excellence, and the ability to build future-ready teams that deliver consistent value to global clients
Key Responsibilities
  • Delivery Leadership & Strategy
  • Provide overall leadership and direction to all delivery units across accounts and service
    lines, overseeing a 450+ member workforce.
  • Define and implement delivery strategies, frameworks, and processes to achieve
    predictable, high-quality outcomes.
  • Establish best-in-class governance mechanisms, project management practices, and delivery
    KPIs to ensure scalability.
  • Operational Excellence & Transformation
  • Drive adoption of automation, engineering efficiency, and AI-enabled practices to enhance
    delivery productivity.
  • Standardize and optimize delivery processes across projects to ensure consistency, agility,
    and scalability.
  • Enable cross-functional collaboration with Account Management, Technology, and Support
    teams for seamless client value delivery.
  • Talent & Capability Development
  • Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing delivery leadership team capable of driving large-scale programs.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence within delivery teams.
  • Develop future-ready capabilities by aligning talent development with emerging technologies and market needs.
  • Client Value & Relationship Management
  • Serve as an executive sponsor for delivery engagements, ensuring proactive governance and
    timely resolution of escalations.
  • Collaborate closely with Account Management teams to align delivery excellence with client
    expectations and long-term partnerships.
  • Represent the company in client discussions, industry forums, and strategic engagements
    when required.
Key Requirements
  • Experience: 18+ years in IT services, with at least 5+ years in senior delivery leadership roles.
  • Proven experience in scaling delivery operations in mid-size or fast-growing IT services companies.
    Candidates from large IT organizations with transformation experience are also encouraged.
  • Strong track record in setting up delivery governance, processes, and frameworks to support growth.
  • Exposure to automation, engineering efficiency, DevOps, and AI/ML adoption in delivery contexts.
  • Experience in managing delivery teams of 400+ professionals across geographies and multiple
    accounts.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to influence C-level executives and global clients.
  • Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and retain top delivery talent.
Competencies & Leadership Traits
  • Strategic thinker with execution excellence.
  • Strong change management and transformation leadership.
  • Customer-centric with a focus on delivery predictability and value creation.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Collaborative leadership style with high accountability and ownership

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