This senior-level role focuses on strengthening delivery governance and improving portfolio health across complex project portfolios. The Delivery Manager will drive operational excellence, ensure predictable delivery execution, and help teams consistently achieve successful outcomes. The role involves shaping delivery standards, mentoring Project Managers, and driving organizational delivery maturity within Sigma Software.
Responsibilities
Own and continuously improve delivery governance practices across the department
Conduct regular project health reviews and ensure timely identification of delivery risks and issues
Provide visibility into portfolio health and proactively escalate critical issues when needed
Establish and drive delivery standards, best practices, and quality frameworks across projects
Support and mentor Project Managers in applying effective delivery and governance practices
Facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across teams
Ensure consistent adoption of company delivery methodologies, processes, and standards
Own delivery escalations and coordinate resolution efforts across stakeholders
Lead recovery planning for challenging or underperforming projects
Identify portfolio-level risks and ensure mitigation plans are implemented and tracked
Support leadership in managing delivery-related risks and priorities
Collaborate with Account Managers, Project Managers, Engineering Leaders, Resource Managers, and HR partners to ensure successful project execution
Drive alignment between business objectives, delivery capabilities, and resource planning
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on delivery performance, risks, and improvement opportunities
Contribute to organizational initiatives aimed at increasing delivery maturity and operational effectiveness
Requirements
8+ years of experience in project, program, portfolio, or delivery management within the IT industry
Previous hands-on technical experience as a Software Engineer or in another technical delivery role
Strong understanding of software development processes and engineering challenges
Proven experience overseeing multiple projects, accounts, or delivery streams simultaneously
Experience leading, mentoring, or developing Project Managers, Delivery Managers, or Team Leads
Strong understanding of delivery governance, project health management, risk management, and quality assurance practices
Proven experience managing complex delivery escalations and leading recovery initiatives for challenged projects
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Experience establishing and improving delivery standards, processes, frameworks, and best practices across organizations
Strong portfolio management capabilities with the ability to identify trends, risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across multiple projects
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across different organizational levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Ability to drive organizational change and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills
Experience working in cross-functional and matrix organizations
Advanced English level
Strong leadership and mentoring mindset
Proactive and ownership-driven approach
High level of organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities
Collaborative and relationship-oriented personality
Strategic thinking combined with operational execution capabilities
Strong focus on quality, transparency, and continuous improvement
Nice to have:
Experience working within large-scale distributed delivery organizations
Experience with Agile delivery frameworks and transformation initiatives
Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or similar
Experience in delivery process optimization and operational excellence initiatives
Exposure to international Customer environments and enterprise-scale accounts
About the Company
Sigma Software offers an environment where experienced leaders can influence strategic initiatives, contribute to sustainable growth, and work alongside strong professionals in an international and collaborative setting.
