Global AI Programs Lead — Enterprise Delivery

Poland and Middle-Eastern Europe; Polska; Remote; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation and engineering partner helping clients design and build scalable software and data-driven solutions across Europe. We lead large, complex IT programs for multinational clients with end-to-end delivery accountability.

We are seeking a Delivery Manager to define governance, oversee multi-stream delivery, manage dependencies and risks, and mentor Delivery Managers, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large IT or software programs (multi-year, multi-million EUR budgets).
• Experience managing distributed, multinational teams and external vendors.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills in complex stakeholder environments.
• High ownership and decisiveness with the ability to operate independently.
• Practical knowledge of program and delivery frameworks (PMP, SAFe – certifications are a plus).
• Solid understanding of SDLC and modern software engineering practices.
• Fluency in English; EU work region and work permit required.

Responsibilities

• Leading large, complex software programs for international clients, from initiation through delivery, with end-to-end accountability.
• Defining and owning program governance, including decision-making structures, escalation paths, and reporting frameworks.
• Overseeing multi-stream program delivery, ensuring milestones are achieved within timelines, scope, and budget.
• Managing dependencies and alignment across internal delivery teams and external partners.
• Proactively identifying program-level risks, defining mitigation strategies, and driving corrective actions.
• Establishing and executing structured change management processes with traceability between requirements, scope, budget, and contracts.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships with sponsors and key stakeholders.
• Mentoring and supporting Delivery Managers to ensure alignment with goals and standards.

Job description

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation and engineering partner helping clients design and build scalable software and data-driven solutions across Europe. We lead large, complex IT programs for multinational clients with end-to-end delivery accountability.

We are seeking a Delivery Manager to define governance, oversee multi-stream delivery, manage dependencies and risks, and mentor Delivery Managers, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes and strong client relationships.