Senior Delivery Management Leader (Pune)

We are seeking a Senior Delivery Management Leader for AI productivity solutions to drive the successful delivery of high-impact AI programs across enterprise clients. This role requires deep expertise in AI, cloud platforms, and application development, as well as the ability to lead large, distributed teams and manage complex client portfolios. Responsibilities Oversee the end-to-end delivery lifecycle for client engagements, including strategic planning, implementation, governance and post-implementation support Ensure delivery metrics such as scope, schedule adherence, quality, budget compliance and operational KPIs are consistently met across all engagements Manage multi-project portfolios and large cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration across engineering, quality assurance, business analysis, architecture and DevOps Own the program governance model (SteerCo, WSR, MSR), engaging stakeholders at all delivery levels to maintain alignment on key deliverables and risks Take full accountability for the financial health of the client portfolio, including revenue recognition, profitability, margin improvement, budget forecasting and corrective action planning Identify areas for cost optimization and drive OPEX reduction through automation, resource optimization or enhanced delivery models Monitor resource utilization and productivity metrics across multiple projects Serve as the primary client liaison for senior-level relationships (Directors, VPs, CXOs) and translate client business challenges into actionable delivery strategies Build, lead and mentor large distributed teams of 100150+ resources across nearshore, offshore and onshore delivery locations, cultivating high-performing teams and driving talent development Mediate resource conflicts and escalations while ensuring delivery deadlines are met and proactively identify, assess and mitigate program risks Plan for contingencies by implementing robust mitigation actions and escalation protocols to ens .