Delivery Director

Valiantys

Delivery Director leading consulting delivery, staffing, finances, and client outcomes across Germany and Switzerland. Driving enterprise transformation, engineering productivity, and AI-enabled service improvements at Valiantys.

Posted 8/22/2026full-time🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €110,000 - €200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing complex delivery teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and quality standards. Proficient in stakeholder management, financial performance tracking, and implementing process improvements while fostering a high-performance culture.

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Leadership In Managing Complex Delivery TeamsClient Engagement And Stakeholder ManagementFinancial Performance Tracking And Budget ManagementFluency In German And EnglishAtlassian Certification/Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Delivery Strategy DevelopmentProject Management Framework CompliancePerformance MonitoringResource AllocationDemand ForecastingRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementBusiness Development ActivitiesAI Awareness In EnterpriseClient Solution Shaping

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEffective Decision-Making Under PressureAnalytical And Structured ApproachClient-Success OrientationTeam Development And Onboarding

Certifications & Qualifications

Atlassian Certification/Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Delivery StandardsStaffing And Capacity PlanningFinancial ObjectivesClient Satisfaction TargetsHigh-Performance CultureService OfferingsAI Innovation InitiativesStakeholder EngagementConsulting LeadershipRegional Support Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery strategy and operational performance across Switzerland and Germany
Ensure client engagements meet business, quality, and financial objectives
Oversee and support Delivery Managers
Enforce delivery standards and align staffing and capacity planning with business needs
Collaborate with Practices and Consulting leadership on staffing budgets, rolling forecasts, and pay planning
Define strategic direction for delivery processes and ensure compliance with the Valiantys Project Management Framework
Lead transformation initiatives by shaping scopes and ensuring engagement readiness
Oversee client engagement scope, risks, responsibilities, and timelines
Monitor project performance against margin and client satisfaction targets
Own staffing and resource allocation, including effective handovers
Forecast and manage skill demand across the consulting team
Allocate resources, adjust budgets, and develop contingency plans
Coordinate regional or external support during demand peaks
Define and manage staffing budgets and rolling forecasts
Track financial performance with Finance and adjust strategies to meet targets
Review and approve client-facing commercial documents
Manage Delivery Managers and foster a high-performance culture
Support team development, onboarding, and recruitment
Act as escalation point for regional client delivery issues
Collaborate with Sales to secure deals and ensure delivery alignment
Analyze client feedback and drive improvements
Identify and implement delivery-practice and process improvements
Contribute to new service offerings and AI innovation initiatives
Promote team learning and stay current on industry trends
Report to the Head of Delivery EMEA
Collaborate with Consulting, Sales, Practice, People & Culture, Finance, and other Delivery Directors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership in managing complex delivery teams and functions
Clear communication and effective stakeholder management
Sound decision-making under pressure
Analytical and structured approach
Performance, quality, and client-success orientation
Awareness of AI in the enterprise and its value for clients
Exposure to business development activities
Solid delivery mindset and business-oriented approach
Confidence engaging with clients to shape solutions and drive impact
Fluency in German and English
Willingness to travel regularly to Berlin, Vevey, and Berne offices
Ability to work anywhere in Switzerland or Germany
Personal and team certifications, including Atlassian certification/accreditation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Necessary time and budget for training and skills development
Flexible working model and support for work-life balance
Flexible hybrid working model, combining remote and on-site work