Delivery Lead -Dallas, TX

Photon•Dallas, TX

12h•$37,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to oversee end-to-end delivery management, supplier coordination, resource planning, staffing continuity, risk management, and commercial governance. The ideal candidate will act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, delivery teams, vendors, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution while maintaining quality, timelines, and budget objectives. The Delivery Lead will drive operational excellence, monitor project health, manage risks, and ensure seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
6-10 years of experience in project delivery, program management, or service delivery roles.
Experience working with external suppliers, vendors, and managed service providers.
Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and governance practices.
Experience in resource planning and staffing management.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience managing project budgets and commercial aspects of delivery.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, Agile, or equivalent certification.
Experience managing large-scale enterprise technology projects.
Knowledge of vendor management and contract administration.
Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
Experience working with globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of projects and programs from initiation through completion.
Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of services and project milestones.
Manage staffing plans and resource allocation to maintain delivery continuity and project stability.
Identify, assess, and mitigate delivery risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks.
Track project health, delivery metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Provide regular status updates, progress reports, and executive-level communications.
Manage commercial administration activities, including budgeting, invoicing, vendor contracts, and cost tracking.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, governance frameworks, and contractual obligations.
Facilitate project planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource forecasting activities.
Drive issue resolution and escalation management across internal and external teams.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams.