Delivery Leader

Job Description

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position:

The Delivery Leader for the Watson Family portfolio is responsible for leading complex AI and automation engagements while supporting business development through discovery, assessments, solution design, and executive POV creation. The role bridges consulting, delivery execution, and presales to help clients realize business value from Watson Family solutions.

Role: Delivery Leader

Location: All Persistent Location

Experience: 12+ Years

Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

Lead executive discovery workshops to identify AI and automation opportunities.

Assess business processes, operational maturity, and technology readiness.

Define use cases and prioritize transformation initiatives.

Conduct technical, operational, and business assessments.

Develop executive POVs, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps.

Create value realization models and adoption strategies.

Support strategic pursuits and proposal development.

Collaborate with Sales, Client Partners, Solution Architects, and Product teams.

Define implementation approaches, staffing models, estimates, and delivery plans.

Present solutions to executive stakeholders.

Lead implementation programs from planning through deployment.

Ensure quality delivery, governance, financial performance, and customer success.

Manage cross-functional teams and executive communications.

Drive adoption, change management, and value realization.

Develop AI delivery methodologies and reusable accelerators.

Build assessment frameworks and solution assets.

Mentor delivery managers and consultants.

Share best practices across the organization.

12 to 15+ years in enterprise consulting, AI, or technology delivery.

Experience leading complex AI and automation implementations.

Strong consulting, presales, and executive engagement experience.

Proven ability to lead discovery workshops and develop strategic recommendations.

Excellent communication, leadership, and program management skills.

Expertise You'll Bring:

Successful AI solution delivery

Client business outcomes

Presales support and deal influence

Executive satisfaction

Practice capability growth

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, or Business

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Exceptional negotiation and influencing abilities

Structured problem-solving and strategic thinking

Ability to lead transformation in ambiguous and fast-paced environments

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.

Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.

If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

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