IT Delivery Leader

Photon; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking an experienced Technology Delivery Leader to guide and deliver complex technology programs across multiple teams and business functions. You will partner with product, business, and engineering leaders to set delivery strategy, manage execution, and mitigate risks to ensure predictable outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and expertise in modern Agile and iterative delivery practices, with a track record of enterprise-scale

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Project Management, Program Management, Delivery Management, or related leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex technology programs within enterprise environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and execute across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Track delivery performance and report status to stakeholders.
• Facilitate trade-off discussions using data-driven decisions.
• Drive accountability for scope, schedule, quality, and objectives.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate change management and training activities.

Skills

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technology Delivery Leader to lead and drive the successful delivery of complex technology programs across multiple teams and business functions. This role partners with product, business, and engineering leaders to establish delivery strategies, manage program execution, mitigate risks, and ensure predictable outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and expertise in modern Agile and iterative delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities Planning & Coordination

• Align project scope, objectives, and technology roadmaps with business and product strategies.
• Manage one or more complex technology programs, including cross-functional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Partner with product, program, and engineering teams to develop delivery plans, release schedules, and execution strategies.
• Identify and manage program dependencies, risks, assumptions, and constraints.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure transparency through effective communication and reporting.
• Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in Project Management, Program Management, Delivery Management, or related leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex technology programs within enterprise environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives.

Execution & Delivery Management

• Lead planning, prioritization, and execution activities across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Track delivery performance and communicate program status to stakeholders.
• Facilitate trade-off discussions and support decision-making using delivery metrics and empirical data.
• Drive accountability for delivery against scope, schedule, capacity, quality, and business objectives.
• Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate communication, change management, and training activities supporting program delivery.
• Establish and improve delivery processes using data-driven insights and industry best practices.
• Optimize workflows to improve efficiency, productivity, and delivery predictability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Promote continuous delivery practices and operational excellence.