Senior Delivery Lead (Technology)

Delan Associates, Inc

St. Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Architectural Services, Banking Services, Budgeting, Business Skills, Business Transformation, Capital Markets, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Delivery Management, Enterprise Architecture, Financial Services, Investment Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Operational Strategy, PRINCE2, Pre-Sales, Process Improvement, Production Support, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales Proposals, Sales Support, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Compliance, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Vendor/Supplier Management, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
St. Louis, MO
POSTED
4 days ago

About the Role

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.

Key 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.

Required Experience

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.

Technical Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Skills (Comma-Separated)

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

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Capital Markets, BFSI Domain Experience, Enterprise Transformation, Pre-Sales Support, Bid Management, Change Management, Application Modernization, Multi-Region Delivery, Business Transformation, MSP, PRINCE2, AgilePM

About the Company

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Delan Associates, Inc