Senior Software Delivery Leader

Project DirectorAbout the Role: We're seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead high-impact, complex software development initiatives across multiple teams. This role is central to orchestrating the planning, execution, and launch of enterprise-grade software products. You'll work closely with engineering, product, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure timelines are met, quality is maintained, and priorities stay aligned with strategic goals.Responsibilities:Own the end-to-end lifecycle of complex software development programs involving multiple workstreams.Build and manage detailed project plans, sprint roadmaps, release schedules, and engineering dependencies.Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution from design through deployment.Maintain strong control on scope, velocity, timeline, and quality benchmarks.Technical Stakeholder ManagementTranslate business and product goals into structured, trackable engineering milestones.Serve as the primary point of coordination between engineering, product, QA, DevOps, and leadership.Act as a thought partner to tech leads—supporting architectural decisions, trade-off analysis, and change management.Proactively address roadblocks and ensure timely escalation of risks and blockers.Governance, Reporting & DocumentationSet up governance structures and weekly progress rituals to track KPIs and surface critical blockers.Own documentation for timelines, dependencies, retrospectives, and decisions.Communicate consistently and clearly with stakeholders through dashboards, weekly reports, and verbal updates.Process Rigor & OptimizationChampion Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery models depending on team dynamics and project needs.Continuously evaluate and refine team processes to reduce friction and improve delivery pace.Promote best practices in sprint planning, backlog management, QA handoffs, and release workflows.Team Collaboration & LeadershipLead, coach, and mentor project managers, BAs, and engineering team leads.Drive accountability and ownership across the team.Encourage cross-functional collaboration and foster a high-performance, low-ego work culture.You BringEducation: Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's or MBA is a plus).Experience: 10+ years in program or project management roles with a strong focus on software product development.Delivery Track Record: Proven success managing multi-track engineering projects with deep technical complexity—microservices, large-scale web platforms, mobile apps, APIs, or SaaS systems.Methodology Proficiency: Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall, with flexibility to adapt per project type and team maturity.Tools: Hands-on with Jira, Confluence, Trello, MS Project, or similar platforms for backlog, sprint, and release tracking.Stakeholder Skills: Strong communication, alignment-building, and conflict-resolution abilities.Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, CSM/SAFe certifications are preferred.Tech Acumen: Comfort working closely with engineering teams. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps culture, and modern SDLC practices.Bonus Points If You Have:A background in software engineering or architecture.Experience managing backend-heavy or API-centric systems.Worked in product-led organizations or with B2B SaaS platforms.Collaborated directly with design, product, and data science teams to manage iterative releases.Why Join Us?Build and ship meaningful software products that solve real-world problems at scale.Collaborate with a talented, fast-moving team that values clarity, impact, and ownership.Enjoy autonomy with support — your voice will be heard and your work will shape product outcomes.Competitive compensation, annual performance bonuses, and learning/development support.