As the Delivery Head for Modernization Migration Services , you will assume a key leadership role in driving the successful delivery of modernization and migration projects across multiple client accounts. You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end project delivery, leveraging GenAI and automation tools to optimize workflows and improve efficiency. This position offers an excellent opportunity to shape the delivery strategy, mentor teams, and maintain long-term client relationships, while directly contributing to the growth and success of MSS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery Leadership:
o Lead the end-to-end delivery of Modernization and Migration projects across a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective project outcomes.
o Develop, standardize, and implement delivery frameworks and methodologies that drive efficiency, scalability, and quality for modernization services.
o Leverage GenAI , AI/ML-based automation tools , and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure ) to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and reduce delivery timelines.
o Define and monitor KPIs and SLAs to ensure the continuous delivery of excellence, meeting client expectations and business goals.
- Collaboration with Sales and Pre-Sales:
o C Collaborate with sales executives/partners during the pre-sales phase to provide technical expertise and assist with solution design.
o Engage with clients to define project deliverables , timelines , and success metrics , ensuring alignment with their business objectives and MSSs strategic goals.
o Contribute to proposal development , client presentations , and solution design to ensure MSSs value proposition is clearly communicated to potential clients.
- Team Building & Leadership:
o Build and mentor a high-performing delivery team capable of executing complex modernization projects efficiently.
o Establish training programs to upskill the team on the latest GenAI , automation tools , and emerging technologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
o Promote a culture of innovation and accountability, ensuring the team remains adaptable, collaborative, and committed to excellence.
- Toolsets and Playbooks:
o Design, develop, and maintain reusable playbooks for modernization activities, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
o Continuously evaluate and integrate new GenAI capabilities into the delivery frameworks, staying ahead of emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
- Customer Relationship Management:
o Serve as the primary escalation point for any delivery-related concerns, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining strong client satisfaction.
o Build and maintain long-term client relationships , delivering consistent value through Migration and Modernization services and ensuring repeat business.
o Proactively manage client communication, ensuring transparent project updates, issue resolution, and high levels of client engagement.
- Delivery and Operation Excellence:
o E stablish a robust structure for delivery engagements, optimizing resource utilization, project cost, and overall delivery quality.
o Ensure compliance with security , quality , and regulatory standards across all projects, managing risks and mitigating delivery bottlenecks.
o Implement continuous improvement processes to drive efficiency , resource optimization , and cost reductions.
Core Skills and Competencies:
- Leadership and Collaboration
o Strong track record of managing delivery teams across geographically distributed locations.
o Demonstrated ability to work with sales teams and clients.
o Experience in building and running large teams.
- Client & Stakeholder Management:
o Exceptional project management skills.
o Great experience in Agile, DevOps and methodologies.
o Ability to play and execute structured playbooks.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
o Excellent in personal and verbal communication skills
o Experience in managing client facing roles
o Have ability to manage potentially C-Level relationships.
- Modernization & Migration Expertise:
o In-depth knowledge of legacy systems and modernization strategies, including tools, techniques, and platforms for migration.
o Familiarity with a broad range of technologies such as COBOL, .NET, Java, microservices, cloud technologies, and modern development architectures.
o Proven experience in leveraging GenAI and AI-based automation to accelerate modernization and migration processes.
o Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and their use in modernization and migration projects.
- Technological Proficiency:
o Expertise in GenAI, cloud-native technologies, AI/ML-based automation, and DevOps methodologies.
o Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Asana) and Collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Teams, Zoom) to ensure smooth project tracking and communication.
o Solid understanding of the latest trends in cloud computing, data-driven solutions, and digital transformation technologies.