Delivery Manager

About the Position

This role is responsible for leading complex, multidomain technology delivery programs for global customers, with a strong focus on Japanese stakeholder engagement. The position requires deep expertise in Agile and Hybrid delivery models, executive level communication, delivery governance, and financial management. The role partners closely with business, engineering, vendors, and leadership teams to ensure successful execution, predictability, and value realization across largescale programs.

• Role: Korean speaking Senior Project / Delivery Manager
• Location: Hyderabad
• Experience: 9+ years
• Job Type: Full-time Employment

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage complex, multidomain delivery programs across technology and business teams
• Drive Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe as applicable)
• Coordinate cross functional teams including engineering, QA, business, vendors, and partners
• Own delivery planning, execution, and governance across the project lifecycle
• Manage executive level communication, program updates, and steering committee reporting, especially with Korean clients and stakeholders
• Own project planning, scheduling, and tracking using MS Project, Planner, Excel, and related tools
• Drive risk, issue, and dependency management (RAID) with proactive mitigation strategies
• Oversee financial tracking, cost control, and forecasting (ACR / ECIF exposure desirable for Microsoft delivery)
• Manage vendor and partner relationships to ensure aligned delivery outcomes
• Ensure adherence to delivery metrics, SLAs, quality standards, and compliance requirements

Expertise You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in project / delivery management for largescale IT programs
• Strong experience managing Agile and Hybrid delivery environments
• Proven ability to manage cross functional and geographically distributed teams
• Excellent Korean and English communication skills, including executive stakeholder management
• Handson expertise in planning, scheduling, and reporting (MS Project, Planner, Excel)
• Strong experience in delivery governance, status reporting, and metrics tracking
• Solid understanding of risk, issue, and dependency management frameworks
• Experience with financial tracking and forecasting; ACR / ECIF knowledge is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, decisionmaking, and stakeholder influence skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Strong learning culture with quarterly growth opportunities and sponsored certifications
• Opportunity to lead high visibility global programs with Korean customers
• Flexible work hours and employee engagement initiatives
• Annual health checkups
• Insurance coverage including group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim for self, spouse, children, and parents

Values Driven, People Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, regardless of gender or gender preference.

• Support for hybrid work and flexible hours
• Accessibility friendly offices with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies
• Candidates with disabilities may share specific requirements during the application or employment process

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