Director of Technical Program Delivery
The Director of Technical Program Delivery will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs spanning software development, cloud enablement, data engineering, and digital modernization. Youll serve as the connective tissue between engineering, product, data, and client delivery ensuring solutions are executed with precision, transparency, and measurable impact. This is a leadership role responsible for delivery excellence across multiple concurrent programs, driving alignment between business strategy, customer outcomes, and technical execution.
Requirements :
- Lead and oversee multiple concurrent technical programs across SaaS, cloud, and data domains, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
- Translate strategic initiatives into actionable roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics.
- Define and manage delivery frameworks, governance models, and KPIs to measure program health and performance.
- Partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture leads to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant technical delivery.
- Oversee system integrations, modernization projects, and platform migrations.
- Anticipate technical and operational risks; drive mitigation strategies proactively.
- Serve as the senior delivery liaison for internal and external stakeholders - ensuring clear communication, expectation management, and escalation handling.
- Represent the company in client program reviews, audits, and performance discussions.
- Maintain alignment between contract performance metrics, business objectives, and customer outcomes.
- Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of technical delivery managers and delivery specialists.
- Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability aligned with Commences core values.
- Drive collaboration across delivery, product, engineering, and business operations.
- Lead process optimization initiatives to improve delivery velocity, predictability, and customer satisfaction.
- Leverage metrics and retrospectives to evolve delivery methodologies (Agile, DevSecOps, SAFe, etc.).
- Identify and implement tools and practices that enhance program visibility and operational efficiency.
Qualifications :
10+ years of experience leading large-scale technical programs or delivery portfolios, preferably within SaaS, cloud, or government contracting environments.Proven success managing cross-functional delivery teams across software engineering, data, and infrastructure.Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and modern delivery methodologies.Experience managing client relationships within federal programs (CMS, VA, DoD preferred).Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and executive levels.Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes.Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.AWS or PMP / Agile certification.Experience leading delivery teams through compliance-heavy environments (FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA).Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, and cloud-native tools (AWS, Databricks, Terraform).Work Environment / Physical Demands :
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an office position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a climate-controlled environment. Candidates must be able to sit, read, work on a computer, and watch a computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, kneel or crouch.
Commence.AI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 757-306-4920 or hr@commence.ai. Please note that unless you are requesting an accommodation, all applications must be submitted through our online application system.