Lead Delivery Manager

Ciklum is looking for a Lead Delivery Manager to join our team full-time in India.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Delivery Manager to lead the successful execution and delivery of large-scale technology programs within the Banking, Financial Services, and Payments domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing cross-functional teams, driving Agile delivery, engaging with senior stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex enterprise initiatives.

The role requires a blend of delivery leadership, program governance, stakeholder management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple technology projects and programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams comprising software engineers, QA engineers, business analysts, architects, and Scrum teams
• Drive Agile delivery practices, including Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Release Planning
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology leadership to define roadmaps, priorities, and delivery milestones
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Establish delivery governance, reporting mechanisms, and project health metrics
• Ensure effective resource planning, capacity management, and utilization across programs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and delivery excellence
• Coordinate with global teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio management activities

Requirements:

• 15+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in Delivery Management, Program Management, or Project Management roles
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale applications and digital transformation initiatives
• Strong expertise in Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies
• Experience managing large distributed teams and multiple concurrent workstreams
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Strong experience in risk management, dependency management, and delivery governance
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and project management tools
• Exposure to cloud technologies such as Azure and/or AWS
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, release management, and modern software delivery practices

Desirable:

• Experience working in global delivery environments
• Exposure to AI-enabled delivery practices and productivity tools
• Experience leading modernization, cloud migration, or digital transformation programs
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within the financial services industry
• Preferred Certifications:
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • SAFe Agilist / SAFe Practitioner
  • PMI-ACP or equivalent Agile certifications
  • Key Competencies
  • Delivery Leadership
  • Program Governance
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • Resource Planning
  • Budget & Financial Management
  • Agile Transformation
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Executive Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

What’s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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