What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Application Delivery Manager position at PeerSource?
PeerSource is currently recruiting for a Senior Application Delivery Manager on a Direct Hire basis. This role is based out of New York, NY.
Summary
We are seeking a senior delivery leader to oversee large-scale application development engagements with a strong emphasis on fixed-fee project execution and public sector delivery. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end project planning, financial performance, stakeholder alignment, and delivery excellence across complex programs. The ideal candidate brings deep experience leading cross-functional teams, managing risk, and ensuring successful outcomes within structured project environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale delivery engagements from planning through execution and final delivery, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
- Manage fixed-fee projects with full accountability for financial performance, resource planning, delivery milestones, and client commitments.
- Oversee application development programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to drive execution across technical and business workstreams.
- Serve as the primary client-facing leader for project delivery, providing status updates, managing expectations, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Identify and mitigate delivery risks, issues, and change requests, implementing corrective actions to keep programs on track.
- Ensure project governance, reporting, and execution practices align with established project management methodologies and public sector requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, team effectiveness, and operational execution across engagements.
Required Skills
- 10 years of experience in project and delivery management, including leadership of large, complex technology programs.
- Strong experience managing fixed-fee or fixed-bid projects with ownership of scope, budget, timelines, and overall delivery outcomes.
- Background in leading application development & software delivery engagements.
- Expertise in project leadership and formal project management methodologies; PMP-aligned delivery experience required.
- Proven ability to lead client-facing delivery efforts within public sector (preferred) or similarly regulated environments.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex delivery settings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field required; MBA or comparable postgraduate degree preferred.
- PMP certification and experience supporting account growth or business development activities are preferred.
H1 sponsorship is not available.
PeerSource is a nationwide technology recruiting firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. W2 benefits with PeerSource include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a matching retirement plan. Contact us for more details!