Tarento is a fast-growing technology consulting company headquartered in Stockholm, with a strong presence in India and clients across the globe. We specialize in digital transformation, product engineering, and enterprise solutions, working across diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our teams combine Nordic values with Indian expertise to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-impact solutions.
We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work
, a testament to our inclusive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee well-being and growth. At Tarento, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, learning is continuous, and careers are built on passion and purpose.
Role Overview
We are looking for a
Senior Delivery & Portfolio Leader
to manage large, complex IT delivery portfolios, drive high-quality and profitable execution, and build strong client relationships. The role involves
end-to-end ownership of delivery
, people, financials, and customer satisfaction while enabling scalable processes and continuous improvement.
This position requires strong
leadership, delivery governance, customer management, and pre-sales collaboration
, with the ability to deliver
25%+ margins
and build a high-performing, employee-first culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Delivery & Portfolio Management
Own and manage a
portfolio of 5+ projects
across multiple customers
Deliver projects
on time, within scope, budget, and quality
Govern large and complex
Fixed Price and Agile programs
Establish scalable delivery processes for
predictable outcomes
Proactively identify and mitigate
portfolio-level risks
Ensure lean delivery, optimal role ratios, and high productivity
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Build long-term relationships with
key enterprise clients
Drive
CSAT, customer delight, and value-based engagements
Act as the
escalation point
and proactively prevent issues
Engage with senior stakeholders and
CxO-level executives
Pre-Sales & Solutioning
Partner with pre-sales teams on
RFP/RFI responses
Provide delivery feasibility, effort estimates, and risk inputs
Support
deal structuring, scope validation, and contract finalization
Enable smooth transition from sales to delivery
Financial & Business Management
Own
revenue, margin, billing, and profitability
Deliver
predictable financial forecasts
Improve margins using delivery and commercial levers
Ensure timely and accurate client billing
People & Performance Management
Lead and manage a
60+ member delivery unit
Attract, retain, and groom high-performing talent
Drive
ESAT, motivation, and employee-first culture
Mentor leaders, plan succession, and enable career growth
Establish metrics-driven performance and meritocracy
Review and recommend
hikes and promotions
Operations & Capability Building
Manage demand-supply, hiring effectiveness, and bench utilization
Build delivery capabilities independent of individuals
Drive
Strong ownership and accountability mindset
Customer-first and value-driven approach
Growth, change, and process-oriented mindset
High integrity, openness to feedback, and team spirit
Positive, solution-focused leadership style
Must-Have Qualifications
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14-20 years of overall experience in IT Services
5+ years in Integration or similar delivery areas
3+ years managing
multi-project portfolios
Experience managing
60+ people delivery units
Strong experience with
Agile, Hybrid, and Fixed Price projects
Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Good to Have
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PMP / PRINCE2 Certification
Scrum Master Certification
Experience with
SAFe or Scaled Agile
Domain exposure to
BFSI (FinTech), Manufacturing, Retail, or EdTech
Experience in
AI adoption or AI-enabled delivery
Strong negotiation and conflict management skills
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