Weekday (YC W21)

Delivery Head

Weekday (YC W21)  •  Mumbai, IN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Experience: 12+ yrs

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: full-time

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Own Delivery — Lead End-to-End Execution

→ Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of all active projects within the Delivery Unit, ensuring they are completed on schedule, in full scope, and meet all agreed-upon quality standards.

→ Oversee execution through well-structured Agile ceremonies, milestone assessments, and risk escalation procedures; guarantee there are no unexpected client escalations.

→ Ensure SLA compliance for all client commitments; establish and monitor delivery KPIs such as on-time delivery rates, defect rates, and client satisfaction metrics.

→ Promote a zero-defect delivery standard across all technical outputs, documentation, and dashboards; ensure all escalations are resolved to complete client satisfaction.

→ Serve as the final authority and escalation point within the Delivery Unit for all critical delivery issues.

2. Protect Margins & P&L — Manage DU Financial Performance

→ Take ownership of the Delivery Unit’s P&L: safeguard sold margins, monitor resource utilization, and drive cost efficiencies across all projects.

→ Maintain proactive oversight of margin health by identifying risks early and implementing mitigation strategies to preserve profitability.

→ Exercise financial stewardship by optimizing team allocation, minimizing bench time, and managing vendor expenses diligently.

→ Collaborate closely with Finance on workforce cost reporting and tracking headcount against plans.

3. Drive Growth & Innovation — Expand the Commercial Footprint

→ Lead or support RFP responses and effort estimations for new opportunities within the scope of the Delivery Unit.

→ Continuously enhance delivery methodologies, tools, and processes to shorten time-to-market and accelerate delivery velocity without sacrificing quality.

→ Advocate for AI-native delivery practices by identifying and implementing automation throughout delivery workflows to boost efficiency and output quality.

→ Provide market and client insights to Product and Technology teams to help shape the FanOS product roadmap.

4. Align Stakeholders — Connect Clients, Sales, Product & Tech

→ Act as the primary delivery liaison for clients, managing senior-level relationships and resolving escalations.

→ Serve as the bridge among Sales, Product, Tech, and internal Delivery teams to translate business objectives into actionable plans.

→ Ensure all stakeholders receive relevant, forward-looking delivery reports that support decision-making rather than merely reflecting outcomes.

→ Represent the Delivery function in cross-functional leadership forums and contribute to company-wide delivery standards and governance.

5. Build & Scale Teams — Foster a High-Performance Delivery Culture

→ Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-achieving team of delivery and technology professionals.

→ Cultivate a culture of accountability, quality, and ownership within the Delivery Unit; exemplify the SI Way of Working in all interactions and decisions.

→ Take responsibility for client satisfaction and retention within the Delivery Unit; monitor NPS and CSAT trends and implement structured improvement plans where necessary.

→ Define clear SLAs and performance expectations for the team, and rigorously coach and manage performance.

→ Develop a strong pipeline of delivery talent, prioritizing succession planning and skills development.

Background and Experience:

→ 12–18 years of experience in technology delivery, including at least 4–5 years in a senior delivery leadership role with P&L accountability.

→ Proven success in owning and delivering complex, multi-workstream digital products for large enterprise or global clients, ensuring timely, quality delivery within commercial constraints.

→ Demonstrated expertise in managing delivery P&L, protecting sold margins, and optimizing resource utilization at the Delivery Unit level.

→ Deep knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.

→ Experience in leading and scaling high-performing teams.

→ Proficient with delivery and project management tools such as Jira, ZOHO, or their equivalents.

→ Prior experience with technology product companies, SaaS platforms, or private equity-backed scaling businesses is highly desirable.

→ Experience in sports, media, or fan engagement sectors is a significant advantage but not mandatory.

Weekday (YC W21)

About Weekday (YC W21)

AI recruiter that runs outbound sourcing campaigns to find top talent. At Weekday, we have built the most accurate database of talent (250mn+ people in US & India with contact data), we run outbound campaigns to identify top talent for any role you might be hiring for. We generate the highest response rates (30-40%) on our campaigns making sourcing talent as easy as making a job posting. We are backed by Y-Combinator and were also ranked #1 on Product Hunt.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Fransisco, CA
Year Founded
2021
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