IT Delivery Lead Application Development

An Application Delivery Lead plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing the delivery of software applications within an organization. Here’s a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with this role:

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of application projects, ensuring they meet business requirements and deadlines.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of developers, testers, and other IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all applications meet quality standards and are thoroughly tested before deployment.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical direction and support to the team, helping to resolve complex issues and make informed decisions.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively to ensure project success and manage any potential risks or issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance application delivery.

Delivery Leads are expected to play a critical role with our Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC). With duties including but not limited to:

• Assist in cost estimations including all delivery teams, license costs, support costs and any other costs.​
• Review Stories at a high-level​
• Participate in and support req / discovery​
• Communicate to extended team the project objectives and their roles.
• Communicate options and recommendations to project team.
• Ensure Design is on schedule.​
• Remove roadblocks that prevent design from being completed.​
• Ensure build is on schedule.
• Collaborate with CoEs to Ensure code coverage isn’t reduced.​
• Start deployment planning
• Collaborate with the business and testers on testing scenarios.
• Improve the quality of the test cases​
• Work with CoEs to start KT and run support transition
• Conduct Retrospectives​
• Ensure all teams have a comprehensive deployment plan​
• Ensure documentation is in place

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Several years of experience in application development and delivery, with a proven track record of leading successful projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in relevant programming languages, development frameworks, and tools. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is often required.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or Agile certifications can be advantageous.