Chief Delivery Officer

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 BangaloreKey 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 plusEducation:- 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.