Delivery Lead

; Job Overview

; We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Delivery Lead with 8 to 10 years of experience to oversee and lead the end-to-end execution of integrated IT infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be responsible for synchronized delivery across two distinct streams: Software Systems (applications, portals, cloud integrations) and Hardware Infrastructure (servers, networking equipment, edge devices, and structured site rollouts).

; The ideal candidate is a strategic problem solver who excels at managing multi-location logistics, coordinating with high-profile clients or government entities, managing external OEMs/vendors, and leading cross-functional technical teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget.

; Key Responsibilities

• ; Project Planning & Execution Lifecycle

• ; Develop integrated project execution plans that synchronize software release timelines with physical hardware delivery, site readiness, and installation schedules.

• ; Manage end-to-end delivery across multiple concurrent sites or regional offices, ensuring consistent quality and deployment standards.

• ; Define project scope, key milestones, critical paths, and KPIs; track progress rigorously and deliver transparent status reporting to executive leadership.

• ; Vendor & OEM Management

• ; Act as the primary point of contact for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and third-party vendors.

• ; Oversee hardware procurement tracking, supply chain logistics, and on-site hardware acceptance testing (HAT) .

• ; Enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and tracking mechanisms for vendor deliverables and hardware support.

• ; Software Delivery & Agile Governance

• ; Collaborate with software architects and development teams to manage sprints, releases, and deployment pipelines.

• ; Ensure smooth software integration with newly deployed on-premise hardware, private clouds, or Government Community Clouds (GCC).

• ; Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes and lead the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for system switchovers and rollouts.

• ; Infrastructure & Site Readiness

• ; Coordinate with field engineers and local coordinators to ensure site readiness (power, space, cooling, structured cabling) prior to hardware dispatch.

• ; Mitigate risks related to physical deployment delays, logistics bottlenecks, or site access constraints.

• ; Stakeholder Management & Risk Mitigation

• ; Manage day-to-day relationships with client-side project management units (PMUs), technical committees, or government nodal officers.

• ; Proactively identify, log, and mitigate technical, financial, and logistical risks before they impact project timelines.

• ; Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and change-request processes effectively.

; Required Skills & Qualifications

; Technical & Professional Experience

• ; Experience: 8 10 years of experience in IT Project/Delivery Management, with a proven track record of handling both software development and physical infrastructure/networking rollouts.

• ; Infrastructure Familiarity: Strong conceptual understanding of enterprise IT architecture including high-availability networks (SD-WAN, firewalls), core datacenter switching, server compute configurations, and cloud hosting environment touchpoints.

• ; Methodologies: Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks for software delivery alongside traditional Waterfall/PMI methodologies for predictable hardware procurement and logistics.

• ; Tools: Proficient in project management software (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Confluence, Asana) and collaboration tools.

; Soft Skills & Leadership

• ; Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills, especially when dealing with multi-vendor ecosystems.

• ; Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical challenges to non-technical stakeholders.

• ; Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to tracking delivery metrics.

; Preferred Qualifications

• ; Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.

• ; Prior experience delivering tech infrastructure projects for state/central government departments or large-scale enterprise rollouts (e.g., multi-location site deployments) is highly desirable.

  ; Job Category

;Management

; Experience

;8 years

; Location

;Mohali

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