Associate Director - Sales and Delivery Leader

Nagarro
Summary
Join Nagarro as a Delivery and Sales Leader to drive significant growth in the Automated QA and Testing (AQT) Business Unit. You will champion next-generation testing approaches, blending traditional frameworks with AI- and ML-powered strategies. This critical role involves reshaping automation services, embedding AI-driven methodologies into CI/CD pipelines, and leading Nagarro's innovation in QA. You will achieve 20%+ year-over-year revenue growth, add at least six new customers annually, and integrate AI- and ML-driven testing frameworks across client engagements. The position requires strong leadership, sales, and technical skills, along with a proven track record of scaling business units and managing P&L.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience leading delivery, sales, or business management within IT services, QA, or software engineering
- Proven success scaling business units, achieving consistent 20%+ YoY revenue growth, and managing full P&L ownership
- Strong understanding of modern QA and Testing approaches, including AI- and ML-driven testing strategies, smart automation frameworks, and integration into CI/CD pipelines
- Experience implementing AI-powered testing tools (e.g., self-healing scripts, intelligent defect prediction, dynamic test generation)
- Demonstrated ability to engage clients consultatively around next-generation testing solutions
- Skilled at positioning innovation (especially AI/ML capabilities) as a driver of business value
- Deep experience with forecasting, financial management, and margin improvement strategies
- Ability to scale delivery operations while maintaining or improving profit margins
- Track record of building and retaining high-performing, innovation-driven teams
- Strong commitment to employee engagement, development, and satisfaction
- Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; a Masterโs degree is a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute targeted sales strategies focused on traditional and AI-driven testing services
- Actively pursue opportunities where AI-powered automation and smart testing solutions drive differentiation and client value
- Lead high-value sales pursuits with hands-on client engagement and solution development
- Ensure exceptional quality delivery while optimizing profit margins
- Lead the evolution of testing strategies by incorporating AI and ML into automation frameworks, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and resilience
- Embed AI-augmented testing methods into client CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous quality at speed
- Build and mentor a high-performing, innovation-driven team skilled in modern AI/ML testing techniques
- Build a sustainable leadership pipeline through intentional mentoring and growth opportunities
- Drive internal knowledge sharing and establish Nagarro as a thought leader in AI-augmented test automation
- Drive P&L performance through strategic financial planning and operational efficiency
- Deliver accurate forecasting and margin management while scaling innovative offerings
Benefits
This is a remote role in the US