Delivery Director

TechBlocks; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TechBlocks is seeking a Director of Operations (Delivery & Operations) in Toronto to lead engineering, DevOps, and client-focused delivery. You will drive operational excellence, automation, and strategic initiatives across platforms and customer portfolios.

The role requires 15+ years of senior leadership experience in SaaS/cloud environments, with a strong track record in budgeting, KPI governance, and stakeholder engagement. This is a high-impact, global delivery leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 15+ years in senior engineering/operations roles, SaaS/cloud tech experience.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale programs.

Responsibilities

• Delivery Leadership: mentor and scale teams; enforce engineering best practices and release management.
• Operations Management: design reliable, cost-efficient, scalable operational frameworks.
• Accounts & Client Management: maintain executive relationships and lead escalation when needed.
• Strategic & Financial Oversight: budget planning, ROI focus, and technology roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud architectures

Stakeholder management

Communication

SaaS/cloud experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Observability

ITIL/Lean/Agile

Job description

Job Title: Director of Operations (Delivery & Operations)

Experience: 15+ Years

Role Overview

The Director of Engineering & Operations is a strategic, cross-functional leader responsible for driving engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and customer-centric delivery. This role integrates technical leadership, service delivery, and client engagement to ensure end-to-end success across platforms, projects, and customer portfolios.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams spanning software engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, and

customer success, aligning execution with business objectives, operational KPIs, and client satisfaction outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing teams across software engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure operations.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and release management frameworks.
• Drive architecture governance, performance optimization, and innovation across products and platforms.
• Oversee capacity planning, workforce strategy, and talent development, ensuring teams are equipped to meet growth objectives.

Operations Management

• Design and continuously improve operational frameworks focused on reliability, scalability, cost efficiency, and service resilience.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid), emphasizing automation, observability, and security.
• Lead SLA governance, incident management, and root cause analysis, applying ITIL, Lean, or Agile Operations practices.
• Implement and monitor performance dashboards, KPIs, and SLOs to drive predictability and service excellence.

Accounts & Client Management

• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key customers and strategic partners.
• Serve as the primary escalation point, ensuring rapid resolution and clear communication during critical incidents.
• Partner with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to identify growth opportunities and deliver value-driven outcomes.
• Ensure service delivery excellence, contract compliance, and successful renewal strategies.

Strategic & Financial Oversight

• Own budgeting, financial planning, and cost optimization, ensuring efficient allocation of engineering and operational resources.
• Align technology roadmaps with business strategies to maximize ROI and long-term scalability.
• Contribute to executive decision-making, risk management, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Champion digital transformation, automation, and innovation to continuously modernize operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Experience: 15+ years in progressively senior roles across engineering, operations, and client facing leadership, ideally within SaaS, cloud, or technology-driven environments.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar

Strong technical expertise in areas such as:

• DevOps and CI/CD ecosystems
• Microservices and distributed architectures
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational KPIs, scale teams, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Technical Leadership & Architecture Oversight
• Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

About TechBlocks

TechBlocks is a global digital product engineering company with 16+ years of experience helping Fortune 500 enterprises and high-growth brands accelerate innovation, modernize technology, and drive digital transformation. From cloud solutions and data engineering to experience design and platform modernization, we help businesses solve complex challenges and unlock new growth opportunities.

At TechBlocks, we believe technology is only as powerful as the people behind it. We foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, where big ideas turn into real impact. Whether you're building seamless digital experiences, optimizing enterprise platforms, or tackling complex integrations, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-moving team that values innovation and ownership.

Join us and shape the future of digital transformation