Walk-in | Technical Delivery Manager

Epam Systems; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems is seeking an experienced Sr IT Delivery Manager in Chennai to oversee a portfolio of technology projects. The role requires strategic leadership, strong client engagement, and delivery excellence across multi-project programs in BFSI, healthcare, and other domains.

Responsibilities include governance adherence, cross-functional coordination, and driving value through AI-powered SDLC practices while managing budgets and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IT project or program delivery.
• Proven experience managing enterprise technology initiatives (digital transformation, cloud migration, data platforms, application development).
• Strong, demonstrable client stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance frameworks.
• Experience working with cross-functional, global delivery teams.
• Background in consulting, managed services, or large-scale system integration engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of IT projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
• Establish and manage delivery roadmaps, resource plans, and performance metrics across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (client, vendor, onshore) to drive accountability and resolve delivery issues proactively.
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks, SDLC/Agile methodologies.
• Leverage and promote adoption of AI in project SDLC.
• AI Tool Proficiency- GPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini.
• AI-Augmented Delivery Thinking.
• AI Ethics, Risk & Governance.
• Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success.

Skills

Executive communication

Client stakeholder management

SDLC

Agile/Hybrid methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Delivery leadership

Job description

Job Title: Sr IT Delivery Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Delivery Leader to oversee and ensure successful execution of a portfolio of technology projects. This role requires a strategic, delivery-driven leader with exceptional client-facing skills, deep understanding of enterprise IT delivery models, and the ability to manage and grow relationships with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a blend of delivery excellence, portfolio leadership, and domain knowledge in BFSI, Healthcare, Lifesciences, Wealth Management etc.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Delivery Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of IT projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
• Establish and manage delivery roadmaps, resource plans, and performance metrics across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (client, vendor, onshore) to drive accountability and resolve delivery issues proactively.
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks, SDLC/Agile methodologies.
• Leverage and promote adoption of AI in project SDLC
• AI Tool Proficiency- GPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini.
• AI-Augmented Delivery Thinking.
• AI Ethics, Risk & Governance.
• Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, fostering trust and credibility.
• Understand client business needs, industry challenges, and strategic objectives to propose value-aligned solutions.
• Manage expectations, provide transparent communication, and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate executive-level presentations and status reporting, translating complex technical concepts into business-relevant insights.

Team Leadership

• Provide strong leadership to project managers, business analysts, architects, developers, and QA teams.
• Mentor team members, promote continuous improvement, and instill a high-performance delivery culture.
• Support talent planning, capability development, and team motivation across distributed teams.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial controls.
• Oversee vendor and partner performance, including contract adherence, quality, and service levels.
• Drive cost optimization while maintaining high delivery standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 12+ years of experience in IT project or program delivery, including leadership of complex multi-project portfolios.
• Proven experience managing enterprise technology initiatives (e.g., digital transformation, cloud migration, data platforms, application development).
• Strong, demonstrable client stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance frameworks.
• Experience working with cross-functional, global delivery teams.
• Background in consulting, managed services, or large-scale system integration engagements.

Preferred

• PMP, SAFe, ITIL, or equivalent certifications.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery execution
• Relationship building & executive presence
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making under pressure
• Financial acumen and commercial awareness
• Adaptability, diplomacy, and customer‑centric mindset