Hybrid Head of Delivery – Atlassian, DevOps

at XALT

• Job title: Head of Delivery – Atlassian, DevOps
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Munich, Germany

About the role

• Head of Delivery managing Atlassian and DevOps projects at XALT, leveraging AI to enhance delivery processes in a growing international team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our delivery teams for Atlassian and DevOps projects, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery and delighted customers.
• Define and implement delivery processes and best practices across multiple teams and locations, embedding our AI-first approach.
• Collaborate with sales and consulting to scope and plan projects that meet client needs.
• Mentor and coach our consultants and engineers, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Represent the delivery organisation in leadership meetings, providing insights and strategies for scaling and growth.
• Work closely with product, marketing and operations to align delivery capabilities with business goals and leverage AI for better outcomes.

Requirements

• A degree in business administration, computer science, engineering or a comparable qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in consulting or delivery management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally in IT or software.
• Deep knowledge of Atlassian tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence) and DevOps principles.
• Demonstrated expertise (3–6 months) in using AI tools to enhance processes or projects.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing distributed teams across EMEA.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities; able to build trust with clients and teams.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Interest in AI technologies and a desire to leverage them to improve delivery processes.

Benefits

• Permanent employment contract with long-term prospects in a future-oriented, international company with flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for further education and certifications (e.g. Atlassian products, AWS, Azure or leadership and AI training).
• Self-determined work with creative freedom and budget to try new things.
• We provide the technical equipment you want (MacBook, Linux notebook or Windows PC).
• Experience our creative and agile startup flair through team events, after-work gatherings and meetings in our offices or virtually.
• We want to grow together with you and support your personal and professional development.