Photon

Delivery Lead -Dallas, TX

Photon  •  United States (Onsite)  •  24 hours ago
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Job Description

Delivery Lead (6-10 Years Experience) Job Title

Delivery Lead

Experience

6-10 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to oversee end-to-end delivery management, supplier coordination, resource planning, staffing continuity, risk management, and commercial governance. The ideal candidate will act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, delivery teams, vendors, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution while maintaining quality, timelines, and budget objectives.

The Delivery Lead will drive operational excellence, monitor project health, manage risks, and ensure seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the successful delivery of projects and programs from initiation through completion.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of services and project milestones.
  • Manage staffing plans and resource allocation to maintain delivery continuity and project stability.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate delivery risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks.
  • Track project health, delivery metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Provide regular status updates, progress reports, and executive-level communications.
  • Manage commercial administration activities, including budgeting, invoicing, vendor contracts, and cost tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, governance frameworks, and contractual obligations.
  • Facilitate project planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource forecasting activities.
  • Drive issue resolution and escalation management across internal and external teams.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 6-10 years of experience in project delivery, program management, or service delivery roles.
  • Experience working with external suppliers, vendors, and managed service providers.
  • Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and governance practices.
  • Experience in resource planning and staffing management.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience managing project budgets and commercial aspects of delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, Agile, or equivalent certification.
  • Experience managing large-scale enterprise technology projects.
  • Knowledge of vendor management and contract administration.
  • Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
  • Experience working with globally distributed teams.

Key Skills Delivery Management

  • Project Delivery
  • Program Management
  • Resource Planning
  • Capacity Management
  • Delivery Governance

Supplier & Vendor Management

  • Supplier Coordination
  • Vendor Management
  • Contract Management
  • Service Delivery Oversight

Risk & Issue Management

  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Dependency Tracking
  • Escalation Management

Commercial Management

  • Budget Tracking
  • Cost Management
  • Commercial Administration
  • Financial Reporting
  • Invoice Management

Stakeholder Management

  • Executive Reporting
  • Client Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Communication & Negotiation

Core Competencies

  • Leadership & Accountability
  • Strategic Planning
  • Decision Making
  • Organizational Excellence
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Operational Management
  • Customer Focus
  • Continuous Improvement

What Success Looks Like

  • Successful delivery of projects within scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
  • Effective risk management and issue resolution.
  • Consistent staffing continuity and resource optimization.
  • Accurate reporting and commercial governance.
  • High customer and stakeholder satisfaction.

This role is ideal for a delivery professional who excels at coordinating teams, managing suppliers, driving project execution, and ensuring business objectives are achieved through efficient and controlled delivery practices.

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Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 37,000

Maximum Compensation: USD 132,000

Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.

Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.

This position is not available for independent contractors

No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Photon

About Photon

Photon, a global leader in AI and digital solutions, helps clients accelerate AI adoption and embrace DigitalHyper-expansion® to ‘make tomorrow happen today’. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100, enabling them to stay agile and future-ready in an era of converging digital and AI boundaries. Powering billions of touchpoints a day, Photon combines AI management, digital innovation, product design thinking, and engineering excellence to drive lasting transformation for F500 clients. We employ several thousand people across dozens of countries. Learn more at www.photon.com

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2007
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