Delivery Manager
We're looking for a Delivery Manager to join our team in Barcelona, Spain, in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will take full accountability for shaping and delivering a critical IT vendor consolidation program for a global client. This position involves managing the transition of high-complexity legacy systems into an EPAM-managed engagement, ensuring service continuity, and driving delivery excellence. The role requires a strong combination of strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and deep understanding of complex technical landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery for the Product Platform, including scope, planning, and quality for Wave 1 (Canopy + CoreDB) and subsequent waves
- Lead scoping sessions and translate business needs into Statements of Work, resource models, and delivery plans
- Act as the primary EPAM contact for key client stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships
- Identify, escalate, and mitigate transition risks related to legacy complexity and inter-system dependencies
- Build and manage distributed EPAM delivery teams and maintain delivery cadence across locations
- Ensure zero disruption during transition by overseeing knowledge transfer from incumbent suppliers and SMEs
- Report delivery status through governance forums, risk registers, and steering committee packs
- Apply AI-assisted development and documentation practices to drive efficiencies and quality
Requirements
- 7+ years in IT delivery or program management, with at least 3 years in a managed service or vendor transition model
- Proven experience in legacy system transitions with high continuity risk
- Ability to define and manage SOWs, deliverables, and change control processes
- Strong technical fluency to engage in conversations about Angular, Kafka, Oracle/PL-SQL, and .NET delivery
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships across all levels of seniority
- Strong risk management and governance experience, including RAG-based reporting and steering packs
- Fluent English; Spanish language skills are a plus
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage distributed teams in dynamic environments
Nice to have
- Experience with IT vendor consolidation or supplier transition programs
- Domain knowledge in life sciences, manufacturing, or chemicals
- Familiarity with EPAM delivery standards and AI-driven SDLC practices
- Exposure to regulatory or compliance application delivery contexts
