Delivery Manager (Mobile Applications)

We are looking for a senior delivery leader to take on a dual role as the strategic owner of the Project Management Office (PMO) function and as a hands-on leader for critical delivery programs, especially in mobile and digital application development. This position requires a blend of enterprise PMO leadership and direct delivery accountability, ensuring governance, standards, and frameworks are not only defined but actively applied to achieve predictable, high-quality outcomes for clients. The ideal candidate will be comfortable shaping strategy while also engaging deeply in execution to drive excellence.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Governance: Establish, mature, and lead the PMO with a strong focus on mobile and digital delivery. Define and implement standardized delivery frameworks, governance models, and KPIs. Manage the entire project management and development teams, aligning project execution with organizational strategy and growth objectives. Promote consistent adoption of Agile, Scrum, and hybrid methodologies across all delivery teams. Build PMO capabilities including tooling, templates, reporting standards, and best practices.

Program & Delivery Ownership: Take direct ownership of key client programs and high-impact projects. Oversee end-to-end delivery across iOS, Android, and cross-platform applications. Ensure accurate planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution. Actively manage risks, dependencies, and scope changes. Intervene as needed to unblock teams and stabilize deliveries.

Portfolio & Resource Management: Own portfolio-level planning and actively manage delivery priorities. Lead capacity planning and resource allocation across concurrent projects. Balance utilization, cost efficiency, and delivery quality. Collaborate closely with engineering and leadership teams to scale delivery operations effectively.

Performance, Reporting & Analytics: Define and track delivery KPIs such as schedule, cost, quality, productivity, and margin. Implement data-driven performance dashboards using tools like JIRA and Confluence. Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio health, risks, and forecasts. Use insights to drive continuous improvement in delivery predictability and efficiency.

Stakeholder & Client Leadership: Serve as a senior escalation point for clients and internal teams. Lead executive-level client communications, governance forums, and steering committees. Manage client expectations with transparency, discipline, and confidence. Build long-term client trust through consistent delivery excellence.

Risk, Quality & Compliance: Establish and enforce risk management practices tailored to mobile application development. Ensure compliance with internal standards, contractual obligations, and industry best practices. Drive quality assurance discipline across the delivery lifecycle. Proactively identify delivery threats and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building: Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery ownership. Introduce modern delivery tools, automation, and reporting mechanisms. Capture and institutionalize lessons learned across the PMO and delivery teams. Coach project managers and delivery leads to elevate overall maturity.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree such as an MBA or equivalent is preferred. Candidates should have 8–12+ years of experience in project, program, or delivery management roles, with 4–6+ years in PMO leadership, senior delivery, or program ownership positions. Proven experience delivering mobile and digital applications at scale is essential.

Core Competencies include strategic PMO leadership combined with an execution mindset, strong delivery and program ownership skills, executive presence, stakeholder management, data-driven decision-making, and a deep understanding of mobile delivery models. The ability to operate effectively across strategy, operations, and execution is critical.

Technical & Methodological Expertise should include proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Azure DevOps, Asana, and Trello. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies is expected. Experience with platforms including iOS, Android, Flutter, and React Native is required, along with knowledge of cloud-native environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe are highly desirable. Experience working in enterprise or multi-client delivery environments and exposure to digital transformation or scale-up delivery models will be considered an advantage.