Hybrid SVP, Global Engineering Delivery

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About the role

  • Architect and implement a unified global delivery model across local, near-shore, and offshore sites.
  • Establish and mature global delivery centres (CoEs) to centralise capabilities and drive scalability.
  • Optimise engineering organisation design, role clarity, and leadership layers for efficiency and predictability.
  • Define and implement common delivery frameworks, SDLC standards, and performance metrics across all teams.
  • Lead adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the development lifecycle, including:
  • • Embedding AI-assisted tools for coding, testing, and documentation.
  • • Introducing AI-driven analytics for delivery forecasting, quality prediction, and resource optimisation.
  • • Championing continuous learning and governance around emerging AI technologies in software engineering.
  • Build strong cross-functional alignment with Product, Operations, and Customer Success to ensure delivery reliability and speed.
  • Develop and mentor the engineering leadership team; strengthen management capability and accountability.
  • Drive continuous improvement in planning, release cadence, and quality across product lines.
  • Lead global workforce planning, talent strategy, and vendor integration to achieve optimal cost, agility, and skill mix.
  • Own engineering budgets, capacity planning, and delivery performance reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
  • 15+ years in software engineering leadership, including leading large (200+) globally distributed organisations.
  • Proven success designing, building, and scaling global delivery centres or CoEs (local/near-shore/offshore).
  • Deep experience harmonising diverse teams and cultures into cohesive global operating models.
  • Expertise in SDLC optimisation, delivery governance, and process standardisation across multiple product domains.
  • Demonstrated record of improving throughput, quality, and predictability at scale.
  • Strong people leadership background: building high-performing management layers and leadership pipelines.
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud computing, software architecture, and SaaS scalability frameworks.
  • Operational discipline in metrics, planning, and continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Master’s degree in Technology Management, Engineering Management, or Business Administration (MBA) (Desirable).
  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified ScrumMaster, CISSP) (Desirable).
  • Background in SaaS or enterprise software environments (Desirable).
  • Experience in regulated industries or financial services (Desirable).
  • Familiarity with diverse technology environments (AWS, Azure, C#, Java, web and thick client applications) (Desirable).

Benefits

  • Generous Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday in your location.
  • Global Career Development opportunities
  • Social Events
  • Referral Bonus scheme - Upto $3,000 per successful referral
  • Plus many more!

Job title

SVP, Global Engineering Delivery

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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