Delivery Team Lead (m/f/d)

We combine team spirit, integrity, creativity and excellence in every part of our company. Our diverse teams collaborate across Europe, bringing different perspectives together as ONECompany, driven by a shared goal: creating solutions that truly make a difference.

If you want to do be part of a team that sticks together, takes responsibility, and learns from each other, then you've come to the right place. Join us at Blueway in Lyon, part of the SoftProject group, and be part of our journey.

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Technical Consultants, Architects and Project Managers, fostering a customer-focused culture and supporting career development, training and knowledge sharing.
• Drive resource planning, staffing, workforce allocation, utilization and capacity management across teams and regions to maximize delivery efficiency, customer satisfaction and employee engagement.
• Act as a hands-on Delivery Team Lead (approx. 50-60% billable involvement), supporting customer projects while serving as the primary point of contact for the team on technical topics, project priorities, methodologies and delivery quality.
• Support sales and presales activities through scoping, effort estimation, technical risk assessment and delivery planning for customer engagements.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, partners and internal stakeholders, collaborating closely across Sales, Presales, PMO, Product Management and Customer Operations to support business objectives and customer success.
• Own the successful delivery of customer engagements within your area of responsibility, ensuring delivery quality, customer satisfaction, project profitability and achievement of business objectives while proactively managing risks and escalations.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and talent development activities to build a skilled, scalable and high-performing consulting organization.
• Monitor and report on team performance, capacity and utilization, driving continuous improvement and supporting strategic decision-making.

• A degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a comparable qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in Professional Services, Consulting, Delivery Management, or a comparable customer-facing technology leadership role.
• Proven leadership experience managing small/medium technical teams, combined with strong hands-on technical or consulting expertise you're keen to keep applying in customer projects.
• Strong people management, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Experience in resource planning, capacity management and service delivery operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering value.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.
• Good understanding of Professional Services business models, including resource utilization and delivery efficiency.
• Experience with software, SaaS or subscription-based business environments.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Join us and become part of SoftProject! Click the Apply button below and send us your application including your CV and certificates along with your earliest possible start date and salary expectations.

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·       jobs@softproject.com

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SoftProject GmbH is a leading European provider of data management, process automation, and digital transformation solutions. With our platform, we help organizations unlock the value of their data and build efficient, future-ready processes – from data governance to AI-powered automation.

More than 300 companies across insurance, manufacturing, energy, and the public sector rely on our solutions. With over 230 employees across Europe, we work together on innovative technologies that shape the digital future of our customers.

Following the acquisition by Main Capital Partners in 2024, we continue to grow internationally and are looking for people who want to take ownership, bring in ideas, and shape the future with us.

Work Your Way – Hybrid work & flexible hours to suit your life.

Family-Friendly Policies – Nursery subsidies & parental support.

Office Vibes – Dogs welcome, free parking, fresh fruit, great coffee & smart food options like Foodji (our digital food fridge).

Fun & Culture – After-work events, summer & Christmas parties, team sports events like B2Run, JobRad & a strong ONECompany spirit.

Perks & Extras – Onboarding kit, anniversary & life-event gifts, EGYM Wellpass for your wellbeing, corporate benefits platform & referral program.