Full Job Description
Portfolio Delivery Director - AI Native Engineering & Hyperfactory Transformation
We are seeking a highly accomplished Portfolio Delivery Director - AI Native Engineering & Hyperfactory Transformation to lead one of the strategic business portfolios within a large-scale transformation engagement for a leading insurance provider. This leader will own end-to-end accountability for portfolio delivery across multiple programs, projects, products, and managed services teams. The role is responsible for successful transition from incumbent vendors, knowledge transfer, stabilization, technology transformation, operational excellence, SLA achievement, customer satisfaction, and business outcomes. A key expectation of this role is to establish and operationalize an AI-Native Delivery Organization from Day One by implementing an AI Hyperfactory operating model, transforming traditional engineering teams into AI-augmented, high-performing delivery organizations that deliver measurable gains in productivity, quality, speed, and business value.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end delivery of a strategic portfolio consisting of multiple programs, projects, products, and managed services engagements
Serve as the single point of accountability for portfolio performance, delivery excellence, customer satisfaction, and business outcomes
Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivery predictability across the portfolio
Lead transition activities from incumbent vendors and legacy delivery organizations, including migration, stabilization, and Knowledge Transfer (KT) plans with minimal business disruption
Establish transition governance, risk management, and executive reporting mechanisms
Successfully transition services into steady-state operations while meeting agreed stabilization targets
Establish and operationalize an AI Hyperfactory delivery model and define the portfolio's AI-native transformation roadmap
Drive adoption of AI across software engineering, quality engineering, testing, release management, operations, support, and delivery governance
Implement AI-enabled engineering practices including code generation, code reviews, automated testing, intelligent operations, knowledge management, and delivery analytics
Build reusable AI accelerators, frameworks, playbooks, and best practices that can be scaled across the portfolio
Drive measurable improvements in engineering productivity, delivery velocity, quality, and operational efficiency through AI adoption
Lead organizational change and transformation of traditional teams into AI-first engineering organizations
Monitor portfolio health, dependencies, risks, issues, and mitigation plans
Own achievement of all SLAs, KPIs, OLAs, and contractual service commitments
Lead executive escalations and resolution of critical delivery issues
Build trusted relationships with client executives, business leaders, and technology stakeholders
Lead steering committees, governance reviews, and executive business reviews
Partner with client leadership to align delivery priorities with strategic business goals and transformation initiatives
Own portfolio financial performance, including revenue, margin, utilization, forecasting, and cost optimization
Support account growth, renewals, transformation opportunities, and strategic initiatives
Build, lead, and scale high-performing global delivery teams, driving talent development, succession planning, and leadership growth
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
15+ years of experience in technology delivery, program management, managed services, or digital transformation leadership
8+ years of experience leading large-scale portfolios, programs, or enterprise client engagements
Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar portfolios with accountability for delivery, customer outcomes, and financial performance
Demonstrated success leading complex transitions from incumbent vendors, including knowledge transfer, stabilization, and operational transformation
Strong experience operating within outcome-based, SLA-driven, or managed services delivery environments
Experience leading globally distributed teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery models
Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps, Product Engineering, Cloud, and modern software delivery practices
Strong executive stakeholder management, governance, and communication skills
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale AI Native Engineering transformations
Demonstrated experience establishing and operationalizing AI Hyperfactory or AI-powered delivery operating models
Experience implementing AI-enabled software engineering, testing, operations, service management, and delivery governance practices
Track record of driving AI adoption and achieving measurable improvements in productivity, quality, speed-to-market, and operational efficiency
Strong understanding of Generative AI, AI agents, intelligent automation, responsible AI, governance, and enterprise AI operating models
Nice to have
Experience within Insurance, Financial Services, Banking, or other highly regulated industries
Experience leading large-scale application modernization, digital transformation, cloud transformation, and managed services programs
PMP, SAFe, PMI-ACP, Scrum, ITIL, or equivalent certifications
Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, GenAI platforms, Agentic AI frameworks, and modern AI-enabled engineering ecosystems