Senior Software Delivery Manager
BearingPoint
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Description
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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NO AGENCIES
BearingPoint does not accept unsolicited cvs from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place for placements. BearingPoint is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited cvs and no fee will be paid should the candidate be hired by BearingPoint.
Benefits
- 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
About this role
BearingPoint is looking for a Senior Software Delivery Manager to own end-to-end delivery of large, complex software programmes for enterprise clients. You'd operate at senior manager level, leading multi-disciplinary teams of 20+ people across concurrent workstreams while serving as the primary technical advisor to Director and C-suite stakeholders. The role spans full accountability for programme outcomes and client satisfaction, alongside responsibility for team development, commercial activities like bid management and proposals, and representing BearingPoint's software capabilities externally.
This position demands 15+ years in software delivery with at least 5 years in senior leadership or programme management, backed by a track record delivering enterprise-grade solutions to major clients. You'll need fluency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies applied pragmatically, strong commercial acumen covering project sizing and resource planning, and a solid grounding in modern software engineering, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture. A technical degree is essential; certifications like PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 Practitioner are valued, as is prior consultancy experience or exposure to industries like public sector, financial services, or energy.
The contract role is based in Dublin on a hybrid arrangement, offering competitive salary, private health insurance, pension contributions, continuous learning opportunities, and a collaborative environment with emphasis on work-life balance and career development through mentoring.
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