Associate Director, Delivery & Program Management for Healthcare & Lifesciences Vertical

4 Months ago • 15 Years + • Program Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Director, Delivery & Program Management will oversee the end-to-end delivery of software development projects within the Healthcare & Lifesciences vertical, ensuring projects meet business objectives, timelines, and budgets. This role involves mentoring project managers and teams, fostering continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality software solutions. Key responsibilities include managing software development programs using Agile methodologies, collaborating with stakeholders through regular reporting (WSR, MBR, QBR), managing revenue and profit margins, handling risks, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the delivery process. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in software development and project delivery, strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen.
Must have:
  • Oversee end-to-end software development project delivery
  • Mentor project managers and teams
  • Manage revenue and profit margins
  • Adhere to Agile or hybrid methodologies
  • Maintain regular reporting cadences
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in software development and project delivery
  • Proficiency in Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps)
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Good to have:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agilist
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or Prince2
  • Experience with SDLC, CI/CD pipelines
  • Technical expertise in programming languages

Job Details

Associate Director, Delivery & Program Management for Healthcare & Lifesciences Vertical


Primary Skills
  • Revenue Forecasting, SOW creation and scope tracking, P&L Management, Program Management, Business Case Development, People Management, Project Analytics, Escalation Management, Design Thinking


Secondary Skills
  • Delivery Management


Specialization
  • Delivery Management: Associate Director, Delivery & Program Management from Healthcare and Lifesciences vertical


Job requirements
  • The Delivery Director oversees the end-to-end delivery of software development projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, are completed on time, and within budget.
  • This role involves mentoring PMs, SMs, teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality software solutions aligned with business needs and technical standards.
  • A strong focus is placed on maintaining regular reporting cadences, meeting target revenue and margins, and driving cost efficiencies without compromising quality.


  • Key Responsibilities:

  • 1. Software Development Program Management:  
  • o Define project goals, deliverables, and success criteria for software solutions.
  • o Develop detailed plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk mitigation.
  • o Ensure software development follows Agile or hybrid methodologies, delivering in iterative cycles.
  • o Mentor, coach project managers & teams to achieve their full potential.
  • o Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
  • o Identify skill gaps within the team and recommend training or upskilling initiatives.

  • 2. Stakeholder Collaboration and Reporting: 
  • o Maintain a regular cadence for reporting, including WSR, MBR, QBR
  • o Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams.
  • o Provide actionable insights to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and opportunities.

  • 3. Revenue and Margin Management:
  • Ensure projects are delivered within budget while achieving target revenue and profitability margins.
  • o Track and manage financial performance metrics, including cost savings, efficiency gains, and ROI.
  • o Proactively identify and address factors impacting financial performance.
  • o Streamline processes to optimize output, resource utilization, and cost savings.
  • o Implement automation and best practices to reduce delivery timelines and overhead costs.
  • o Negotiate vendor contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness.

  • 4. Risk Management:
  • o Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted delivery.
  • o Proactively resolve conflicts and remove project roadblocks.

  • 5. Quality Assurance and Delivery:
  • o Ensure adherence to coding standards, testing protocols, and best practices.
  • o Facilitate code reviews, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to maintain high quality.
  • o Oversee final product delivery and ensure alignment with business needs and user expectations.

  • Qualifications:
  • 1. Education: o Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2. Experience:
  • o [15+] years of experience in software development and project delivery.
  • o Proven experience leading and mentoring agile software development teams.
  • o Hands-on experience with SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality assurance practices.
  • 3. Skills: 
  • o Strong understanding of software architecture and development methodologies.
  • o Proficiency in Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
  • o Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • o Financial acumen to track and manage revenue, costs, and margins effectively.
  • o Technical expertise in programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, etc.).

  • 4. Certifications (Preferred):
  • o Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agilist.
  • o PMP (Project Management Professional) or Prince2.

  • Key Competencies:
  • • Mentoring and Team Building
  • • Stakeholder Management and Communication
  • • Revenue and Margin Management
  • • Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
  • • Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving


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