Senior Director, Enterprise Application Delivery (Azure) - Hybrid - 5516

Benchmark IT - Technology Talent; Montvale (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm seeks a visionary Technology leader based in Northern NJ for a highly visible role. This position involves driving enterprise software development initiatives, shaping technology strategy and innovation, and working closely with executive leadership. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of experience in software development delivery, strong expertise in cloud-native solutions on Azure, and the ability to manage global delivery teams. This role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence at least 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale software development delivery.
• Proven success delivering cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Significant global delivery experience managing distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-track software development initiatives.
• Define and evolve the product vision in alignment with business strategy.
• Drive planning, execution, and delivery of custom solutions.

Skills

Cloud-native solutions

Azure expertise

Leadership skills

Global delivery experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Location: Northern NJ (Hybrid, 3+ days/week onsite)

Overview

Our client, a leading global professional services firm, is seeking a visionary Technology leader to drive the delivery of enterprise software development initiatives. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to lead the building of a high-profile product used globally by thousands of users. The ideal candidate is a strategic, execution-oriented professional with deep expertise in Azure-based solutions, emerging technologies, and global delivery. This leader will serve as a change agent, shaping technology strategy, operational excellence, and innovation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-track software development initiatives, coordinating multiple solution teams and application streams across distributed, global teams.
• Define and evolve the product vision in alignment with business strategy, customer needs, and emerging technology trends.
• Drive planning, execution, and delivery of custom solutions, including AI-driven projects and proof-of-concepts, ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Establish and lead the data strategy, including data architecture, governance, and analytics capabilities, to enable scalable, data-driven product development and decision-making.
• Partner closely with business leaders globally to identify opportunities, influence strategy, and deliver innovative technology solutions.
• Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor, contributing to solution design, architecture standards, and software development best practices.
• Champion improvements to the SDLC, development methodologies, and cross-team collaboration to enhance delivery quality and speed.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a hybrid work environment.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale software development delivery.
• Proven success delivering cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure, with strong exposure to AI and emerging technologies.
• Significant global delivery experience, managing distributed teams and engaging international stakeholders.
• Strong background in product management, product strategy, and solution design, ideally within consulting or enterprise SaaS environments.
• Recognized as a change agent and thought leader with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Must be able to work onsite in Northern NJ at least 3 days per week.
• Initial contract with the intention to convert to full-time after 3–6 months.
• High-visibility, impactful role, working directly with executive leadership.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a strategic, globally used product, drive innovation, and deliver cutting-edge solutions for a world-class organization.