Delivery Lead

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Delivery Lead to drive the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex enterprise software solutions. In this pivotal role, you will oversee multiple projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure that all initiatives align with organizational goals and industry best practices. Your leadership will foster a collaborative environment that emphasizes agility, quality, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is energized by managing large-scale programs, possesses exceptional communication skills, and has a proven track record in delivering technology-driven solutions within a structured project management framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise software projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive project plans utilizing tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, Jira, and SharePoint to facilitate effective tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather detailed requirements and translate them into actionable project deliverables while managing expectations through transparent communication.
• Implement and oversee Agile methodologies like SAFe and Kanban alongside traditional Waterfall approaches to optimize project workflows.
• Manage project teams including technical project managers, developers, testers, and infrastructure specialists; provide mentorship and leadership to foster high performance.
• Oversee the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), ensuring compliance with IT governance policies and best practices such as PMBOK standards.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), review test cases, and ensure successful deployment of solutions with minimal disruption.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies; proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure smooth delivery.
• Drive release management activities including planning, scheduling, and coordination across multiple teams for seamless software implementation.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation covering project schedules, risk logs, test plans, disaster recovery procedures, and status reports.

Requirements

• Extensive project management experience in technology environments with a focus on enterprise software implementation.
• Experience with or understanding of Insurance Industry.
• Proven leadership in technical project & program management supervisory roles within IT infrastructure and software development domains.
• Strong familiarity with project management methodologies including Agile (SAFe), Waterfall, TFS (Team Foundation Server), VersionOne, and other project management software tools.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms such as AWS along with experience managing enterprise solutions across databases like SQL and Oracle.
• Skilled in requirements gathering, analysis skills, user acceptance testing (UAT), and delivering test-driven development environments.
• Proficiency in IT governance frameworks including disaster recovery planning and IT infrastructure management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills for stakeholder engagement at all levels; adept at negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Visio, SharePoint; familiarity with Jira for agile planning; knowledge of SDLC processes aligned with PMBOK standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams through complex projects using effective time management strategies; experience in project scheduling and resource allocation is essential.

Join us as a Delivery Lead to shape innovative solutions that empower organizations worldwide! Your expertise will help drive impactful projects from inception through successful implementation—delivering value every step of the way!