Since 1993, Netcracker Technology has been developing and implementing unique IT solutions for more than 250 customers worldwide, mostly telecom providers. We create dozens of innovative products and lead the global market of BSS/OSS solutions ready to be used in the cloud environment. Our comprehensive portfolio of software solutions and professional services enables large-scale digital transformations, unlocking the cloud's opportunities, virtualization, and the changing mobile ecosystem.

We are looking for an Application Delivery Head to lead our application delivery function. The role is responsible for ensuring successful delivery of business-critical applications and platforms, managing cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in delivery practices. The position combines strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills with a solid understanding of application lifecycle management.

Why join our team:
· Work on design, development, and customization of mission-critical application solutions for world-leading companies.
· Get unlimited opportunities for professional and career development in a global company.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of applications, from planning through release and post-implementation support.
• Ensure adherence to delivery timelines, quality standards, and budget requirements.
• Implement best practices for Agile, DevOps, and ITIL-based delivery models.
• Partner with business leaders, product owners, and technology teams to align delivery with organizational objectives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to senior management and stakeholders.
• Act as the escalation point for delivery challenges or cross-team conflicts.
• Define and monitor KPIs and SLAs for application delivery and support.
• Drive automation, standardization, and optimization of delivery processes.
• Ensure compliance with security, risk, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to IT strategy by aligning application delivery initiatives with business goals.
• Support budgeting, capacity planning, and vendor management.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance application delivery capability.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in application delivery, solution management, or IT project management.
• Proven track record in managing medium to large teams across multiple projects or application portfolios.
• Proven track record of managing vendor-driven implementations (SaaS, on-premise, open source).
• Strong knowledge of ITIL/ITSM processes (Service Design, Transition, Operation).
• Familiarity with enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, ITSM, collaboration tools).
• Experience in vendor negotiations and SLA management.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and grow high-performing teams.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.