Delivery Manager

Tata Elxsi; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Work-life balance

401(k) match

Discount marketplace

Job summary

Tata Elxsi is seeking a Delivery Manager/Senior Delivery Manager to lead aerospace engineering programs, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will establish governance, manage budgets, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across avionics, cockpit systems, V&V, and certifications.

The role requires ownership of end-to-end delivery, strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and proven experience with large aerospace engagements and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Engineering R&D experience.
• 8+ years in program or delivery leadership roles.
• Experience managing large aerospace engineering engagements.
• Soft skills: Strategic thinking, negotiation, influencing, collaboration, problem solving and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple aerospace programs with schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish governance, KPIs, dashboards, and risk management processes.
• Drive fixed-price, T&M, managed services, and outcome-based engagements.
• Manage program planning, resource allocation, budgeting, profitability, and contracts.
• Ensure on-time delivery while complying with DO-178C/DO-254/ARP4754/61.
• Conduct regular program reviews with customers and senior leadership.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Engineering Directors, CTOs, and programs.
• Own delivery P&L, drive utilization, margins, and growth.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Tata Elxsi brings together the best technology and user-centric design expertise to help customers deliver innovative solutions and great consumer experiences. Our integrated Design and Technology teams help enterprises reimagine their products and services – from strategy, consumer research and insights, to service and experience design, technology implementation, integration, launch, and beyond.

Discover opportunities to work with bright and passionate teams on challenging projects, learn and master the latest automotive software and digital technologies, and grow with us.

We are looking for Delivery Manager/ Senior Delivery Manager who will be responsible for

• Lead multiple aerospace engineering programs with responsibility for schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish delivery governance frameworks, KPIs, dashboards, and risk management processes.
• Drive execution of fixed-price, T&M, managed services, and outcome-based engineering engagements.
• Manage program planning, resource allocation, budgeting, profitability, and contractual commitments.
• Ensure on-time delivery while maintaining aerospace quality and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular program reviews with customers and executive leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior customer stakeholders including Engineering Directors, Chief Engineers, Program Managers, and CTO organizations.
• Act as trusted advisor for engineering and technology transformation initiatives.
• Manage customer escalations and drive resolution through structured problem-solving.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across Avionics, Cockpit Systems, Automated Test Systems, Aerospace Manufacturing, V&V and Certifications
• Oversee development activities aligned to DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754/61
• Lead and mentor project managers to build high-performance organizations.
• Own delivery P&L and revenue targets, Drive utilization, productivity, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance against plan and take corrective actions.
• Partner with sales and account teams to support growth initiatives.
• The role requires ownership of end-to-end program execution, customer relationship management, engineering delivery excellence, P&L performance, resource planning, quality, and business growth.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 15+ years of Engineering R&D experience.
• 8+ years in program or delivery leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing large aerospace engineering engagements.
• Experience working with global aerospace OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, defense organizations, or space agencies.
• Possess soft skills such as Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills and Influencing, Collaboration, Problem solving and crisis management

Success Metrics

• Delivery predictability >95%
• Zero Post Release Defect
• Revenue and margin, Increased account Penetration and business wins

Tata Elxsi offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Tata Elxsi is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

Tata Elxsi complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

What are our perks for Full time employee?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives!. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: medical, commuters & Dependant FSA, Competitive PTO, Sick Time, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) match with Safe Harbor Plan,
• Perks AT works: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace