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We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Project Delivery Lead to oversee the
end-to-end delivery of network project across LAN, WAN, Operational Technology (OT),
network security, and wireless environments. Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager,
this individual will lead a team of approximately 20 professionals, serve as a key customer
liaison, and ensure successful project execution with accountability for Quality, Cost, and
Delivery (QCS). The role will also drive continuous improvement (Kaizen), support team
development, and oversee the performance of delivery partners and subcontractors.
Essential Functions:
Description / Essential Functions:
Project Delivery Leadership
- Lead end-to-end delivery of LAN, WAN, OT (Operational Technology) networks,
build, migration, testing, cutover, and handover to operations.
- Define project scope, schedule, budget, resource plan, and risk register; track
- Assign and coordinate work across the delivery team, and identify issues and risks
QCD Management
- Act as the bridge between the customer and delivery engineers, translating
- Manage Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) for every project, including change
- When work is outsourced, select and manage partner companies, define
Customer Communication
- Serve as the customer's single point of contact together with the Service Delivery
- Run kickoff, status, and steering meetings; prepare regular reports; manage
- Clearly and honestly communicate progress, risks, changes, and outcomes to both
Continuous Improvement and People Development
- Drive Kaizen activities in delivery processes, templates, tools, and quality standards
- Run lessons-learned reviews, create and maintain project documentation, and
- Contribute to building the future service offering by standardizing delivery processes
- Coach and develop team members, support their career growth, and contribute to
Minimum qualification:
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, network engineering, or IT service
- Broad knowledge and experience across networking , including routing and
network security (firewalls, NAC, segmentation).
- Project management knowledge and experience, including scope, schedule, cost,
- Proven experience in project delivery, from requirements through implementation,
- Experience in a manager-level customer-facing role, managing expectations and
- Experience leading project teams and managing vendors or partner companies.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
- Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Flexibility and openness to adapt to our culture and ways of working, and interest in
- Ability and willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with OT/industrial networks in manufacturing environments, such as
- Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen methods.
- Certifications such as PMP, CCNA/CCNP, or ITIL Foundation.
- Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry, or with Japanese
- Familiarity with delivery and reporting tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Onsite work environment
- Contract to Hire position
- Occasional travel to customer sites and facilities (20-40%)
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We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Project Delivery Lead to oversee the
end-to-end delivery of network project across LAN, WAN, Operational Technology (OT),
network security, and wireless environments. Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager,
this individual will lead a team of approximately 20 professionals, serve as a key customer
liaison, and ensure successful project execution with accountability for Quality, Cost, and
Delivery (QCS). The role will also drive continuous improvement (Kaizen), support team
development, and oversee the performance of delivery partners and subcontractors.
Essential Functions:
Description / Essential Functions:
Project Delivery Leadership
- Lead end-to-end delivery of LAN, WAN, OT (Operational Technology) networks,
build, migration, testing, cutover, and handover to operations.
- Define project scope, schedule, budget, resource plan, and risk register; track
- Assign and coordinate work across the delivery team, and identify issues and risks
QCD Management
- Act as the bridge between the customer and delivery engineers, translating
- Manage Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) for every project, including change
- When work is outsourced, select and manage partner companies, define
Customer Communication
- Serve as the customer's single point of contact together with the Service Delivery
- Run kickoff, status, and steering meetings; prepare regular reports; manage
- Clearly and honestly communicate progress, risks, changes, and outcomes to both
Continuous Improvement and People Development
- Drive Kaizen activities in delivery processes, templates, tools, and quality standards
- Run lessons-learned reviews, create and maintain project documentation, and
- Contribute to building the future service offering by standardizing delivery processes
- Coach and develop team members, support their career growth, and contribute to
Minimum qualification:
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, network engineering, or IT service
- Broad knowledge and experience across networking , including routing and
network security (firewalls, NAC, segmentation).
- Project management knowledge and experience, including scope, schedule, cost,
- Proven experience in project delivery, from requirements through implementation,
- Experience in a manager-level customer-facing role, managing expectations and
- Experience leading project teams and managing vendors or partner companies.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
- Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Flexibility and openness to adapt to our culture and ways of working, and interest in
- Ability and willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with OT/industrial networks in manufacturing environments, such as
- Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen methods.
- Certifications such as PMP, CCNA/CCNP, or ITIL Foundation.
- Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry, or with Japanese
- Familiarity with delivery and reporting tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Onsite work environment
- Contract to Hire position
- Occasional travel to customer sites and facilities (20-40%)
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project delivery lead jobs.
- Five or more years of end-to-end project or program delivery experience
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and executive sponsors
- PMP certification or equivalent credential such as PRINCE2 or PMI-ACP
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- Experience delivering technology or digital transformation programs at scale
- Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Project Delivery Lead Job Search
Quantify delivery outcomes on your resume
Project delivery lead roles reward measurable results, so tie every bullet to an outcome: on-time delivery rates, budget variance reduced, or stakeholder count managed. Hiring managers skim for numbers that prove you can hold a program together under pressure.
Highlight your governance and reporting methods
Many listings specify RAG status reporting, RAID logs, or steering committee management. Call out the exact frameworks you've used in your resume's skills section so your application clears ATS filters built around those terms.
Target openings that match your delivery methodology
Agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery organizations look for different signals. Filter your search by methodology keywords to avoid interviews where your approach mismatches the team's operating model from day one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project delivery lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a delivery war story for interviews
Interviewers for project delivery lead roles almost always ask about a project that went off track. Prepare one specific example with a clear problem, the corrective action you drove, and a measurable recovery outcome ready before every first-round call.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When evaluating an offer, clarify the portfolio size, number of direct reports, and executive access you'll have from day one. Scope creep after you join is harder to renegotiate than salary, so get it documented in writing before you accept.
Project Delivery Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project delivery leads?
Spectrum, Jacobs, and Accenture are hiring the most project delivery leads right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, North Carolina, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at large technology firms, management consultancies, and financial services organizations running enterprise transformation programs.
How many project delivery lead jobs are remote?
About 79% of project delivery lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's reliance on digital collaboration tools rather than a fixed site. Fully remote positions are most common in IT program delivery and agile coaching, while roles tied to physical infrastructure or regulated industries tend to require on-site presence.
How do you become a project delivery lead?
Start by building hands-on delivery experience as a project coordinator or project manager, owning at least one full program lifecycle from initiation through closure. Earn a recognized credential such as the PMP to signal formal methodology fluency. Progress into roles that expand your stakeholder scope and budget ownership, and develop a clear point of view on delivery governance that you can articulate in interviews.
Can you get a project delivery lead role with limited experience?
Yes, but you need to close the credibility gap with evidence. Candidates with limited formal titles can position contract or freelance delivery work, internal process improvement projects, or volunteer program leadership as equivalent experience. A PMP or agile certification adds weight, and a portfolio of delivery artifacts such as project charters or status reports demonstrates practical readiness to hiring managers who might otherwise pass on a resume that lacks a traditional title history.
What does the project delivery lead interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. A recruiter screen assesses baseline experience and methodology familiarity. A hiring manager conversation digs into delivery philosophy, stakeholder management, and a past project deep dive. A panel or case round tests how you handle escalation scenarios, competing priorities, or a troubled program. Some employers add a presentation where you outline how you'd approach the first ninety days in the role.
Where can I find and apply to project delivery lead jobs?
You can find and apply to project delivery lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your delivery background, methodology experience, and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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