At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead large-scale delivery programs and manage diverse teams across Agile methodologies.
- Company: Join HCLTech, a global leader in technology with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Empower your career in a collaborative environment with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact by driving innovative solutions and leading talented teams.
- Qualifications: 17-25 years of IT delivery leadership experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 130000 £ per year.
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 220,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services.
Job Description:
- Lead and manage large-scale delivery programs with a minimum portfolio size of €150M+ and a team size of 2000+ professionals.
- Drive end-to-end delivery across Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Spotify, Kanban, Story Points).
- Manage diverse delivery models including Fixed Price, Time & Material (T&M), Outcome-based, and Managed Services.
- Ensure delivery readiness by identifying, onboarding, and mentoring talent (individuals and squads).
- Resolve delivery impediments with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
- Engage in customer conversations to conceptualize solutions, architectures, and delivery plans.
- Stay abreast of digital trends such as SRE, automation testing, predictive analytics, AI, and DevOps.
- Provide technical leadership across backend, frontend, data, and DevOps stacks.
- Foster a servant leadership culture, ensuring team integration with both HCL and customer environments.
- Drive career development, mentoring, and upskilling initiatives.
- Lead integration efforts for onsite teams with parent organization through townhalls, sprint meetings, and training.
- Collaborate with local agencies and universities for future talent acquisition and enablement.
- Own and manage P&L including revenue, margin, ARC, and utilization metrics.
- Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for managing sales, delivery, and stakeholder relationships.
- Manage delivery teams of 200+ FTEs across onsite and offshore locations with revenue responsibility of €15–20M.
- Lead customer and team communications, ensuring alignment with Agile governance and delivery progress.
- Proactively manage impediments and provide actionable solutions.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Required: 17–25 years of experience in IT delivery leadership roles.
- Proven track record in managing large Agile delivery programs.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in managing delivery across multiple commercial models (Fixed Price, T&M, etc.).
- Hands-on experience in solutioning across backend, frontend, data, and DevOps technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale delivery units (€150M+ portfolio, 2000+ team size).
- Experience in Agile transformation using SCRUM, Spotify, Kanban, and Story Points.
- Strong financial acumen with P&L ownership experience.
- Preferred: Experience in building and scaling start-up teams within enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with digital transformation trends such as SRE, automation testing, AI, and predictive analytics.
- Experience in integrating distributed teams and fostering a unified organizational culture.
- Exposure to talent development through partnerships with universities and local agencies.
Other Requirements:
- Strong focus on team empowerment and growth.
- Experience in Agile governance and delivery measurement frameworks.
- Willingness to take full accountability for delivery outcomes, team performance, and customer satisfaction.
Delivery Lead in City of London employer: HCLTech
HCLTech is an exceptional employer that champions a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to lead large-scale delivery programs. With a commitment to employee growth through mentoring and upskilling initiatives, as well as strong ties to local universities for talent acquisition, HCLTech fosters an environment where individuals can thrive in their careers while working on cutting-edge technology solutions. The company's global presence and diverse project portfolio ensure that employees are engaged in meaningful work that drives impact across various industries.
