Head of Northern California Delivery in San Francisco, California - #72298 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 72298

Head of Northern California Delivery
Our client is seeking a highly strategic and technically fluent executive to lead large-scale delivery operations across a key regional portfolio. This individual will oversee complex, enterprise-level programs, drive operational excellence, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical depth, leadership presence, and proven success managing large consulting engagements within fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.

This role is based in San Francisco, California.

Head of Northern California Delivery Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex delivery portfolios across enterprise clients, ensuring successful execution of multi-disciplinary programs spanning engineering, data, and emerging technologies.
• Own end-to-end delivery strategy, including roadmap development, execution oversight, and alignment with executive stakeholders and client objectives.
• Provide senior-level technical leadership across architecture, software engineering, and modern delivery practices to ensure scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions.
• Drive key architectural and technology decisions, including the integration of advanced capabilities such as AI/ML to enhance performance and innovation.
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams of 200+ professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and optimize delivery processes, standards, and best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency across engagements.
• Partner closely with clients at the executive level, maintaining transparency around progress, risks, and strategic direction.
• Support business growth by contributing to pre-sales efforts, solution development, and executive-level client engagements.

Head of Northern California Delivery Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software delivery or technology consulting, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles within professional services environments.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, enterprise delivery programs with significant revenue impact and team sizes exceeding 100+ resources.
• Strong technical foundation in software engineering, solution architecture, and modern development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models).
• Experience working with large enterprise clients in highly complex environments (e.g., global technology organizations or similarly scaled companies).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and align diverse stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence, advise, and build relationships with senior client leadership.
• Exposure to advanced technologies such as AI/ML, data platforms, and modern digital transformation initiatives, with the ability to translate concepts into business value.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications are preferred.

Salary: (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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