Senior Software Delivery Manager

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Delivery Manager to lead and inspire large-scale software delivery across complex, multi-workstream programmes. Operating at Senior Manager level, you will be accountable for end-to-end delivery quality, client relationships, team leadership, and commercial outcomes. You will act as a trusted partner to client stakeholders at Director and C-suite level, while driving a culture of excellence within BearingPoint's delivery teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for programme outcomes, end-to-end accountability for the delivery of large, complex software programmes, and client satisfaction from a technical perspective.
Lead and mentor a team of Delivery Managers, Software Architects, and engineers across multiple concurrent workstreams.
Act as the primary escalation point from a technical perspective and trusted advisor for senior client stakeholders, proactively managing expectations and resolving delivery challenges.
Champion Agile and Scaled Agile practices, continuously improving delivery velocity and team effectiveness.
Contribute to business development activities including bid management, proposal writing, and client presentations.
Collaborate with Architecture and Solution Design teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with client strategy.
Develop and retain talent through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
Represent BearingPoint's Software Development capability externally, supporting thought leadership, events, and community activities.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

15+ years of experience in software delivery, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or programme management capacity.

Demonstrable track record of delivering large-scale, enterprise-grade software programmes to major clients.

Strong command of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, with the ability to apply pragmatically.

Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary delivery teams of 20+ people

Exceptional stakeholder management skills; comfortable engaging at C-suite and Board level.

Commercial acumen with hands-on experience in project sizing and estimation, resource planning, and contract management input.

Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, any cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP), and enterprise architecture.

Degree in technical discipline (Software engineering etc)

Desirable:

Experience in public sector, financial services, e-commerce or energy/utilities industries.

Professional certifications: PMP, PgMP, Agile, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent.

Prior experience in a management and technology consultancy.

Exposure to AI/ML-enabled delivery tooling and data-driven programme reporting.

Why you will enjoy working at BearingPoint Ireland?

We work in an open and collaborative way, where new ideas are always welcome. BearingPoint is an environment where potential and high performance is recognised and rewarded.

What we offer:

You will receive a competitive salary where you are rewarded for both your individual performance and company performance. You will also receive a best-in-class benefits package including holidays, private health insurance, pension contributions, gym/club subscription, wellness programmes, mobile phone and much more. In addition, we offer:

Hybrid working – where each team has autonomy to determine their in-person and remote working schedule.

Continuous learning – we understand that it is imperative to invest in our people’s development and we provide external training at prestigious universities such as Oxford and Yale

Social events – our people perform best when they have a good work life balance, monthly events for all to attend

Diversity – we are committed to having a diverse workforce where each individual feels they belong and can thrive in a work environment with a strong sense of community

Mentoring & coaching – every employee has a development manager to help them grow their career with feedback via continuous conversations

Giving Back – you will have an opportunity to join our many giving back initiatives including our commitment to sustainability. Our Emissions Calculator gathers accurate emissions data and enables our clients to understand their footprint and track progress on emission reduction and pave the way for a better future.

Together, we are more than business.

To see more from our people with their experiences of BearingPoint please visit our careers website www.bearingpoint.com

About BearingPoint

BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in four units: Consulting, Solutions, Business Services, and Ventures. Consulting covers the advisory business; Solutions provides the tools for successful digital transformation, advanced analytics and regulatory requirements; Business Services provides managed services beyond SaaS; Ventures drives the financing and development of start-ups. BearingPoint’s clients include many of the world’s leading companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 75 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success.

BearingPoint is an equal opportunities employer.

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Senior Software Delivery Manager

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