Enterprise Software Delivery Lead (DACH)

SoftServe; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftServe is seeking a Delivery Lead to orchestrate software development engagements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 enterprise clients across the DACH region, with a focus on Manufacturing and Retail. You will own projects from planning through successful delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams and building trusted partnerships with customers to drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities include steering end-to-end delivery, managing scope, budgets, timelines and risks, plus guiding pre-sales

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing software development projects within an IT services or technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and modern software delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience with predictive, Agile, or hybrid project management approaches.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, delivery governance, and QA processes.
• Experience leading distributed or cross-functional engineering teams.
• Upper-Intermediate or higher German for client meetings and documentation.
• Experience working with enterprise clients in the DACH region (Nice to have).
• Background in Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain, or related industries (Nice to have).
• Experience delivering fixed-price or outcome-based engagements (Nice to have).
• PM certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent (Nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software development projects, ensuring predictable delivery, high quality, and business value.
• Own project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and delivery outcomes while driving successful execution.
• Build trusted relationships with enterprise clients by managing expectations and maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, business analysts, QA specialists, delivery leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, profitability, and overall delivery health.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying delivery risks, optimizing project processes, and ensuring compliance with delivery standards.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, project planning, estimation, and engagement documentation when required.

Skills

Software project management

SDLC knowledge

Agile / Hybrid PM

Stakeholder management

Leadership and communication

Job description

SoftServe is seeking a Delivery Lead to orchestrate software development engagements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 enterprise clients across the DACH region, with a focus on Manufacturing and Retail. You will own projects from planning through successful delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams and building trusted partnerships with customers to drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities include steering end-to-end delivery, managing scope, budgets, timelines and risks, plus guiding pre-sales