Software Delivery Manager (Aviation)

Quick Facts

• Role: Delivery Manager for aviation software delivery (Poland operations)

Description

Lead end-to-end software delivery for regional solutions, ensuring delivery covers time, cost, quality, and performance while managing maintenance, subcontractors, and budget planning (€7M–€10M scope). Bridge strategy, technology, and people leadership by directing agile teams and matrixed chapters using the SAFe framework and measurable OKRs/KPIs. Uphold development standards aligned with industry quality/security frameworks while championing a modern DevOps and continuous-delivery culture.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery outcomes (time, cost, quality, performance) for regional solutions; oversee maintenance, subcontractor partnerships, and budget planning (€7M–€10M)
• Manage and coach Chapter Leads and Engineering Managers; drive skill assessments, gap analyses, career progression, and performance reviews
• Translate global strategy into actionable Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and KPIs using SAFe; collaborate with Architecture and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to build technical runways
• Uphold compliance with development standards aligned with AS 9100 and ISO 27001; drive modern DevOps and continuous delivery
• Collaborate with Architecture, Product Management, Sales, and Support to translate customer and RFP requirements into scalable software solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years in software engineering management, including experience managing other engineering managers and leading communities of 50+ engineers in fast-paced environments
• Solid experience in scaled Agile environments (SAFe certified/experienced) and matrixed organization models (Spotify chapter/guild model)
• Background in software development (Java, C#, or C++; modern backend/frontend stacks; cloud platforms such as AWS)
• Prior experience delivering under strict industry quality/security frameworks (e.g., AS 9100, ISO 27001, or equivalent safety/security standards)
• Fluent English with exceptional stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills

Benefits

• Stable, full-time employment contract
• Training and development opportunities (3000 PLN gross per year after the probationary period)
• Co-funding for meals and commuting
• Access to latest knowledge and technologies
• Opportunity to work on international projects and collaborate with global teams (occasional international travel)
• Private medical coverage, sport card, mental health support platform, life insurance
• Access to Employee Share Scheme
• Employee referral program bonus (5000 PLN)