Software Delivery Manager

About Optimy

At Optimy, we believe that corporations can be a force for good.

We're the leading impact-driven SaaS platform helping companies like L'Oréal, Volkswagen, and BNP Paribas maximize the results of their sponsorship, grantmaking, and community investment programs. More than 350 organizations in 30+ countries — including Airbus, AXA, Roche, Michelin, Diageo, and Air France — trust Optimy to power purpose-driven, high-impact programs.

We're looking for a
Software Delivery Manager
to join our Engineering team (15 people). In this role, you'll ensure our software is delivered efficiently, securely, and at the highest quality — so our clients can keep making a positive impact worldwide.

Mission

As a
Software Delivery Manager
, you will be the
operational backbone
of our 15-person development team. Your role is to
drive delivery excellence and team performance
. You will build a culture of
continuous improvement, accountability, and data-driven decision making
, reporting to the Head of Engineering and working closely with the Product team to translate business needs into actionable delivery plans.

In practice, this means you will:

• Plan and manage delivery
  : define goals, track progress, manage risks and dependencies, and remove blockers to ensure smooth sprints.
• Ensure quality & security
  : enforce secure development practices (SSDLC), maintain strong QA and testing standards, monitor code quality, and ensure compliance (ISO
• Boost team performance
  : foster collaboration, run reviews and career discussions, support hiring, and create an environment where people thrive.
• Use data & KPIs
  : define and track metrics (velocity, lead time, defect rates, code quality, etc.), analyze trends, and present insights to leadership to improve delivery.
• Optimize tools & processes
  : leverage Jira, Git workflows, CI/CD, and analytics tools (CodeScene, HayStack, CodeRabbit) to improve efficiency and visibility.
• Facilitate technical decisions
  : bridge business and technical needs, clarify requirements, coordinate with architects and leads, and ensure feasibility and alignment.

What we're looking for

• Fluent in
  English
• Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent proven experience
• 5–10 years in software delivery or engineering management roles.
• Strong experience with
  Agile methodologies
  (Scrum, Kanban).
• Solid knowledge of software development practices, quality assurance, and secure development.
• Familiarity with tools such as
  Jira, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
  .
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business needs.

Bonus points if you have:
SaaS experience or familiarity with PHP-based applications.

The offer

• Hybrid role: 2 to 3 days/week at Brussels HQ
• A long term freelance contract

Why join us ?

• A chance to use your skills to amplify social impact globally.
• A diverse, international, and mission-driven culture where your work matters.

Practical information

• Start date : ASAP
• We do not provide work permits