Chief Delivery Officer

Required Skills and Experience: Proven Technical and Delivery Leadership 20+ years of experience indigital engineering, IT services, or related industries,with a minimum of 10 years in asenior leadershipcapacity. Strong expertise in managing delivery operations forJava, .NET, Data Science, Data Engineering, Quality Engineering, UI/UX Practices, and Cloud Technologies.Location :Hyderabad OR BangaloreKey Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership and Delivery Management Define and execute adelivery strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission and growth vision,ensuring operational excellence and measurable business outcomes. Oversee theend-to-end delivery lifecycle,ensuring projects are completedon 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 asAI/ML, IoT, Cloud-Native Platforms, 5G,and ensure seamless integration across technology domains.Hands-On Technical Oversight and Delivery Excellence Providehands-on technical leadershipwhen required, ensuring seamless delivery of complex projects acrossJava, .NET, Data Science, Data Engineering, Quality Engineering, and UI practices. Foster a culture ofagility and innovationby driving the adoption of modernDevOps 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 comprisingproject managers, technical leads, delivery managers, and domain experts. Build a culture ofcontinuous learning, innovation, and collaborationby providing ongoing training and upskilling to team members. Encourage ahands-on approach to problem-solvingand ensure that delivery teams stay ahead of evolving technology landscapes and best practices.Client Relationship Management and Business Alignment Collaborate closely withclients, sales, and account management teamsto 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. Drivecustomer satisfaction and retentionby maintaining proactive communication, ensuring business impact, and delivering high-value solutions. Innovation and Continuous Improvement Foster a culture ofcontinuous improvementby driving process optimization, leveraging AI-powered insights, and incorporating client feedback into the delivery process. Championemerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, and Blockchainto 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 theP&L for the delivery function,ensuring that financial targets are met while balancing cost control and value delivery. Identify opportunities tooptimize marginsthrough 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 inclient meetings, industry forums, and technology conferences,showcasing the company’s expertise in digital transformation and innovation. Act as atrusted advisorto 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 inproject management methodologies (Agile, SAFe, PMI, ITIL, etc.)and governance frameworks. Extensive experience managinglarge-scale, multi-platform delivery portfolios,ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence.Cloud-Native and DevOps Expertise Hands-on experience in designing and delivering solutions acrossAWS, Azure, and GCP platforms. Knowledge ofCI/CD pipelines, microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and API managementfor cloud-native applications.Data Engineering and AI/ML Competency Deep understanding ofbig data platforms, data pipelines, and analytics frameworksto deliver AI/ML-driven insights. Strong background in integratingAI models, IoT platforms,and data engineering pipelines into enterprise solutions.Client-Focused and Business Acumen Proven success in managingclient relationships,handling escalations, and aligning delivery outcomes with client business objectives. Ability to articulatetechnical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersand present solutions with measurable business impact.P&L Management and Financial Acumen Experience in managing delivery budgets, ensuringfinancial accountability,and driving profitability across delivery functions. Strong analytical skills with the ability tobalance 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 plusEducation: Bachelor's or Master’s degree inComputer Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields. MBA or an advanced degree in a technical or management discipline is a plus.