Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Delivery Excellence Leader to drive
operational efficiency, quality, and performance across the practice. This role is responsible for
implementing best practices, frameworks, and governance models to ensure consistent, high-
quality delivery across client engagements. You will work closely with delivery teams, practice
leaders, and support functions to enable continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery Governance & Assurance:
Establish and monitor delivery governance frameworks, ensure adherence to quality
standards, and support risk mitigation strategies across programs and projects.
Identify gaps in delivery processes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous
improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.
- Performance Metrics & Analytics:
Define and track delivery KPIs (quality, efficiency, utilization, client satisfaction, etc.),
and provide actionable insights through regular dashboards and reports.
Support upskilling initiatives, delivery team onboarding, and training programs to
strengthen delivery capabilities and standardization across the practice.
- Client Engagement Support:
Participate in key client reviews, audits, and feedback sessions. Drive action plans for
improvement and ensure lessons learned are captured and reused.
Promote reuse of delivery artifacts, tools, templates, and best practices. Maintain a
repository of delivery accelerators and enablers.
Ensure delivery practices comply with internal policies, client requirements, and
industry regulations (e.g., ISO, GDPR, etc.). Tooling & Automation:
Work with PMOs and CoEs to introduce and maintain delivery tools, project
management platforms, and automation enablers.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in delivery management, program governance, or operational
excellence roles.
- Strong understanding of delivery lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, CMMI, ITIL).
- Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, MS Project, or Power BI.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, CMMI/ISO, ITIL, or SAFe Agile.
- Experience working in consulting or global delivery models.
- Exposure to enterprise client environments and large-scale transformation programs.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Customer Success, Service & Operations
Role Category: Service Delivery
Role: Service Delivery Manager
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Astreya
Location(s): Remote
Keyskills:
PMP
Automation
Assurance
ISO
Process improvement
Consulting
CMMI
Continuous improvement
Operations
Analytics