Senior Delivery Lead (Technology)

Delan Associates, Inc•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Lead (Technology) to drive the successful delivery of large-scale, complex technology programs across multiple regions and business functions. This role requires a strategic leader with strong program management expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to bridge business objectives with technology execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives, cloud migration programs, digital modernization projects, and cross-functional delivery teams in fast-paced environments.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in technology delivery, program management, or technology consulting.
5+ years in senior delivery leadership or program management roles.
Proven success delivering enterprise-scale technology programs from initiation through production support.
Strong experience in digital transformation, cloud migration, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
Experience managing geographically distributed teams and multiple workstreams.
Demonstrated consulting experience, including client engagement, advisory services, and solution delivery.
Strong executive stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience managing external vendors and system integrators.
Exposure to regulated industries such as Banking, Financial Services, Capital Markets, or large Enterprise environments.
Enterprise Architecture and Technology Delivery
Cloud Platforms (Azure preferred)
Enterprise Application Modernization
Oracle Ecosystem & WebLogic Environments
Infrastructure and Application Layer Technologies
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Storage Services
Azure App Services
Azure Databases
Program Governance & Portfolio Management
Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall Methodologies
Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management
Program Management
Delivery Leadership
Technology Consulting
Digital Transformation
Cloud Migration
Azure
Enterprise Architecture
Oracle
WebLogic
Agile
SAFe
Scrum
Waterfall
Stakeholder Management
Program Governance
Risk Management
Vendor Management
Executive Communication
Enterprise Applications
Resource Planning

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification (Required)
PRINCE2 Practitioner or MSP Practitioner
SAFe, AgilePM, SPC, or equivalent Agile certification
Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field
Capital Markets
BFSI Domain Experience
Enterprise Transformation
Pre-Sales Support
Bid Management
Change Management
Application Modernization
Multi-Region Delivery
Business Transformation
MSP
PRINCE2
AgilePM

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology programs across global and multi-region teams.
Establish and maintain program governance, including planning, risk management, quality controls, and escalation processes.
Manage integrated delivery plans across Agile and Waterfall workstreams.
Oversee project scope, resources, budgets, timelines, and dependencies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and operational excellence.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and strategic planning discussions.
Provide executive-level reporting, communication, and status updates.
Collaborate with architecture, engineering, product, and business teams to ensure successful program outcomes.
Assess delivery risks, challenge estimates, and make informed trade-off decisions.
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and architectural standards.
Manage third-party vendors, suppliers, and system integrators.
Build and mentor high-performing delivery teams while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.