Delivery Director

Technical Delivery Director

Job Description

- Experience :15+yrs
- Location : Chennai (Only local candidates will be considered)

Bangalore (Only local candidates will be considered)

A Technical Delivery Director with a development background is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of complex technology projects. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

- End-to-End Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, leveraging a strong background in software development to inform decisions and strategies.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and develop low-level technical designs.
- Resource Management: Plan, track, and manage project resources, including budgeting and vendor management. Ensure effective onboarding and offboarding processes for team members.
- Agile Methodologies: Implement and promote Agile practices across teams to enhance collaboration, improve delivery speed, and foster continuous improvement.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks early in the project lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively communicate risks to stakeholders.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that quality standards are integrated into the development process. Monitor project deliverables to meet established quality gates.
- Performance Monitoring: Measure project progress using data-driven approaches. Conduct regular checkpoints (e.g., daily scrums, weekly meetings) to track actions and ensure accountability.
- Change Management: Lead change management processes to adapt to evolving business needs while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing projects.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Mentor team members, fostering a culture of inclusiveness and collaboration. Encourage professional development through training and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Experience: 15-20 years of experience in technology delivery roles, with a strong track record of managing large-scale projects and teams.
- Development Background: Significant experience in software development, including hands-on coding experience in relevant technologies (e.g., Java, .NET).
- Project Management Skills: Strong skills in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and tools (JIRA, Trello).
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

This role is crucial for ensuring that technology projects are delivered successfully while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. The Technical Delivery Director acts as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, driving both innovation and operational excellence.

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation by solving their most pressing technical challenges. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 7+ years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization, and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India. Follow us on LinkedIn.