Data & AI Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Head of Delivery

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WHAT IT’S ABOUT
We pride ourselves on providing innovative and tailored solutions to our client’s most pressing challenges. To bring our capabilities to the next level, we are looking for someone with a deep understanding of engineering and the ability to navigate complex client interactions. If you’re passionate about engineering and thrive in a dynamic client-facing environment, we offer a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of cutting-edge solutions and build strong relationships with our clients. Join our team, and you’ll work with a team of skilled engineers that consistently exceed clients’ expectations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Responsibility for the satisfaction of, and utilisation of our colleagues

  • Working with the head of sales to safeguard project financials (budget, burn rate, rates, etc.)

  • Coach, mentor, and support the consultants where the success of the project is concerned

  • Define and implement a suitable approach for doing delivery

  • Oversee delivery standards, tools, and processes for the delivery process

  • Provide feedback w.r.t. a consultant’s capability and to the principals (people managers within Xebia Data) where needed

Your scope will be projects of Xebia Data in the Benelux (EUR 18m+ yearly revenue budget) and to work with Finance and Sales on strategic issues such as planning, commercial guidelines, and sales priorities. You have a clear vision of what good looks like in delivery and how to leverage tools and design processes to get there. You provide guidance and lead colleagues in their projects with a main goal in mind: underpromise, overdeliver!

THIS IS YOUR DREAM JOB IF…

✅ You have knowledge of Data & AI and having already worked in the sector

✅ You have understanding of modern IT themes like cloud, software development, and agile

✅ You have knowledge of sales, marketing, finance, and project management within consultancy organisations

✅ You have professional proficiency in Dutch, at least C1 or above

THIS IS NOT YOUR DREAM JOB IF…

❌ Clients don’t seem to connect with you

❌ You like to focus more on just one project, instead of keeping several in scope simultaneously

❌ You prefer a clear and all-worked out work-environment, where nothing ever changes

WHAT WE OFFER

Our values are close to our heart, where People First, Quality without Compromise, and being an expert in your field determine our focus every day. Decisions are made on these values, and our work culture is our greatest asset. While we work hybrid, in between offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, we are also present on location for our customers when it matters. We are a very close team of professionals that work together on exciting challenges. We value team cohesion, knowledge and personal development, innovation, and fun. We strive for authority in everything we do. At most companies, you’ll see similar statements. But at Xebia, we back this up with concrete benefits. 

  • Competitive salary

  • Pension plan

  • Extended insurance

  • Mobility budget, yours to allocate

  • A real training budget of €5.000 and 6 days of educational leave, without a fight. In fact, it’s your obligation to spend it every year!

  • An extensive gadget budget that renews every 24 months to choose your preferred laptop, phone, and other gadgets

  • Company discount (Bedrijfsfitness) on your gym of choice

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