Technical Delivery Manager

Job Title: Technical Delivery Manager Location: Pune (Hybrid), Kharadi-Yerwada location Experience Required: 12–17 Years Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Are You a Portfolio Delivery Leader? This role is not for those managing isolated, single-track projects. It is designed for professionals who have already progressed beyond conventional project management and are operating at a portfolio levelbalancing engineering leadership, client accountability, and business outcomes. Ask yourself: Are you currently leading multiple, complex technology projects simultaneously? Are you directly responsible for delivery quality, profitability, and client success? Are you driving both engineering execution and stakeholder satisfaction at scale? If you answered yes to the above, this role aligns with your expertise. Core Responsibility The primary objective of this role is to own and drive delivery across a portfolio of diverse technology projects. The Delivery Manager is expected to lead cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, ensure engineering excellence, and maintain profitability and compliance throughout the delivery lifecycle. About the Hiring Organization Our client is a well-established digital transformation firm based in Pune, serving global enterprises and fast-growing startups. They are known for their engineering-first culture, clean code principles, and focus on delivering high-impact technology solutions across industries such as FinTech, HealthTech, and Consulting. The organization prioritizes autonomy, technical craftsmanship, and long-term thinking. Leadership roles are treated as enablers—not overhead—allowing delivery leaders to operate with ownership and purpose. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of 4 to 8 concurrent technology projects spanning web, mobile, data, and cloud Manage cross-functional teams comprising Engineering, QA, DevOps, and UI/UX Oversee sprint cycles, retrospectives, risk assessments, and delivery health metrics Build and maintain strong client relationships; lead QBRs and manage escalations transparently Align project execution with business objectives, collaborating with Sales, HR, Finance, and Pre-Sales Ensure financial health of projects through budgeting, forecasting, and margin tracking Contribute to pre-sales activities, including SoW preparation and delivery planning Uphold compliance with internal standards and external frameworks (e.g., ISO27001, GDPR, HIPAA) Mentor team members and support performance reviews and talent development initiatives Required Qualifications and Experience 10 to 14 years of experience in IT delivery or program management roles Proven track record of managing multi-client, multi-project portfolios Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience interacting with CXO-level stakeholders Deep understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models Financial ownership experience, including effort tracking, profitability optimization, and scope change management Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, Google Workspace, and Figma Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as PMP, CSM, ITIL, or SAFe Experience working in regulated industries like FinTech or HealthTech Prior experience as a technical lead or software engineer Location Preference: Pune-Based Candidates This is a hybrid role based in Pune. While remote flexibility is offered, in-person collaboration plays a critical role in the success of this position. Preference will be given to candidates already residing in Pune or those able to relocate immediately. Candidates from other cities are welcome to apply, but please note that relocation support is not available, and location proximity is considered a significant advantage. Career Growth Potential This role offers a clear path to senior leadership, with growth opportunities into roles such as: Head of Delivery Client Partner Director of Solutions and Strategy Business Unit Leader If you’re looking to grow beyond day-to-day project oversight into strategic delivery leadership, this position offers the right platform. Interview Process Initial video discussion to assess experience and fit In-person evaluation at the Pune office (weekday only) Final HR discussion conducted online Candidates must be available to join within 30-60 days. Application Note  This position is suitable only for candidates who have demonstrated portfolio-level delivery ownership. If your current experience is limited to managing one or two projects without full accountability for outcomes, this role may not align with your current career stage.