Delivery Manager

Overview

The Delivery Manager (DM) sits within the Delivery department under the Engineering/CTO function. The DM works closely with the Software Development Team Leader for a specific component within the Aevi Pay ecosystem. Positioned between the software development team and the broader business, the DM manages deliveries and releases from the development team. This role parallels that of an IT Project Manager but with a focus on regular deliveries and releases from teams developing individual components that contribute to the Aevi Pay ecosystem.

We seek a professional well-versed in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with experience managing software deliveries and liaising with various roles within a software company.

• Act as an interface for the software development team, facilitating communication with other roles within Aevi.
• Understand business requirements and use solution designs from technical analysis as the foundation for software development.
• Oversee estimation methodologies and technical estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, and reliability.
• Collaborate with the Software Development Team Lead to plan and prioritise individual deliveries and sprints based on solution designs.
• Liaise with the QA/Testing team and participate in planning QA activities.
• Interact with project managers, providing them with delivery schedules and timelines.
• Work with Operations/Release Managers, providing inputs for release deployment into respective environments.
• Contribute to the creation of product roadmaps, specifically ensuring technical requirements, feasibility, and estimated effort are addressed.
• Participate in technology decision-making within the team, including standardization of reusable code bases, software tool versions, best practices, source control, and deployment processes.
• Manage product delivery for international markets and multiple customers.
• Leverage software development or software architecture experience to enhance delivery processes.
• Utilize knowledge of cloud technologies and environments such as AWS to support delivery initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and agile environment, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards across all software deliveries.

• Proven experience in software delivery management within a complex ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of the SDLC and experience with agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively between technical and business teams.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
• Background in software development or software architecture.
• Ability to manage and deliver products for international markets and multiple customers.
• Familiarity with release management and deployment processes.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices and experience coordinating QA activities.

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master, Agile certifications) is nice to have but not a must
• Understanding of financial technology and payment systems is an advantage

• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying and addressing issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.