Delivery Manager (Software)

Quick Facts

• Role: Delivery Manager (Software)
• Domain: aviation software delivery
• Work model: hybrid, based in Gdansk
• Travel: 5–10%

Description

You will lead end-to-end software delivery activities for regional aviation solutions, bridging strategy, technology, and people leadership. You will direct agile teams and matrixed chapters to deliver high quality software within budget, schedule, and quality benchmarks, translating strategy into OKRs and KPIs using the SAFe framework. You will also ensure development standards and a modern DevOps/continuous-delivery culture aligned with industry frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery (time, cost, quality, performance) for regional solutions; oversee maintenance, subcontractor partnerships, and budget planning (€7M–€10M scope)
• Manage, mentor, 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 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using SAFe
• Collaborate with Architecture and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to build technical runways
• Uphold development standards aligned with AS 9100 and ISO 27001; champion modern DevOps and continuous delivery
• Partner with Architecture, Product Management, Sales, and Support to translate customer and RFP requirements into scalable software

Benefits

• Stable, full-time employment contract
• Training and development (3000 PLN gross per year after the probationary period)
• Co-funding for meals and commuting
• Access to the 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)

Requirements

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