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    Ascendion

    Software Engineering

    Director

    Hyderabad, IndiaOn-SiteFull-time18–20 yrs experiencePosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    About the Role

    We are looking for an experienced Delivery Director to lead and manage complex, large-scale delivery programs across multiple clients. This strategic leadership role is suited for a senior delivery professional who has a strong background in enterprise program management, client engagement, stakeholder communication, and team leadership. You will be accountable for ensuring high-quality delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction across a portfolio of projects.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide end-to-end leadership for complex delivery programs across global clients, ensuring successful execution within time, scope, and budget.
    • Drive strategic planning, execution, and delivery of multi-million-dollar programs across diverse domains and technologies.
    • Act as the primary escalation point for delivery-related issues, with a strong focus on proactive risk management and mitigation.
    • Lead large, cross-functional teams (onshore/offshore) and delivery managers; mentor and build a high-performing delivery organization.
    • Collaborate closely with Sales, Pre-Sales, Solution Architects, and Account Managers to support business growth and expansion opportunities.
    • Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and governance processes across programs.
    • Manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L responsibilities for assigned accounts or programs.
    • Foster strong client relationships with C-level stakeholders; serve as a trusted advisor for digital transformation and innovation initiatives.
    • Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and the adoption of best practices across delivery teams.

    Required Skills & Experience

    • 18–20+ years of IT services experience with a minimum of 10+ years in program/delivery management roles.
    • Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale programs involving digital technologies, cloud, data, or application modernization.
    • Experience managing multi-year engagements with Fortune 500 or global clients.
    • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive decisions at the executive level.
    • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
    • Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile, DevOps, and hybrid delivery models.
    • Financial and contractual acumen including P&L ownership and governance.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
    • PMP / PRINCE2 / SAFe / ITIL certifications are a plus.
    • Experience working with global delivery models (onshore, offshore, nearshore).

    Why Join Us?

    • Lead strategic transformation and delivery initiatives across top-tier clients.
    • Work with a high-caliber team in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
    • Competitive compensation and benefits tailored to senior leadership.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Ascendion

    Ascendion is a company that provides software engineering solutions.

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