Delivery Manager- Americas

Role: Software Delivery Manager Role Overview: We are looking for a seasoned Software Delivery Manager with 10+ years of experience leading large-scale software delivery initiatives across AEC/BIM and/or enterprise software development domains. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end delivery excellence, ensuring alignment between business goals, product strategy, and engineering execution, and building high performing teams to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities 1. Delivery Strategy & Execution • Own and lead the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle: planning, development, testing, release, and support. • Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery across multiple programs and products. • Define and implement delivery governance models, KPIs, and metrics. • Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, productivity, and quality. 2. Program & Portfolio Management • Manage a portfolio of complex, cross-functional programs. • Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and cost optimization. • Identify, track, and mitigate delivery risks and dependencies. • Ensure alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities. 3. Technology & Engineering Leadership • Work closely with architecture and engineering teams to: o Define scalable, secure, and modern architectures o Promote cloud-native, microservices-based solutions o Enable DevOps, CI/CD, and automation best practices • Provide oversight on technical decision-making and trade-offs. 4. AEC/BIM Domain Expertise (Optional but Preferred) • Apply domain expertise in: o BIM tools (Autodesk, Bentley, Trimble) o Construction tech, digital twins, engineering systems • Translate industry workflows into efficient software solutions. 5. Leadership & Talent Development • Build and mentor high-performing delivery teams across engineering, QA, DevOps, and program management. • Lead managers and senior leaders in a global delivery environment. • Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning. • Drive employee engagement and retention strategies. 6. Stakeholder & Client Engagement • Engage with executive stakeholders, product leadership, and customers. • Provide regular updates on delivery progress, risks, and performance metrics. • Ensure strong customer satisfaction and relationship management. • Support pre-sales and solutioning efforts when needed. 7. Process Excellence & Agile Transformation • Champion Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models. • Drive adoption of best practices in quality engineering, release management, and DevOps. • Implement data-driven decision-making frameworks. Required Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in software development/delivery. • Minimum 7–10 years in leadership roles managing large delivery teams. • Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale software products or platforms. • Strong background in either AEC/BIM domain OR general software engineering projects. • Experience managing distributed/global teams (30–100+ members preferred). • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: o Computer Science / Engineering o OR Civil/Architecture with strong software experience