Sergei Goncharov
@sergeigoncharov
Head of Delivery driving AI/ML enterprise programs from scope to impact.
What I'm looking for
I’m a senior delivery leader with 10+ years of end-to-end project ownership in IT outsourcing and enterprise software delivery, including AI/ML-integrated platforms and large-scale enterprise systems. I lead delivery governance end-to-end—from scoping and contracting through deployment—while owning P&L, driving presales and commercial activities, and turning underperforming delivery programs around through structured process design, stakeholder alignment, and outcome-driven team leadership.
Most recently, I’ve been leading enterprise accounts delivery as Head of Enterprise Accounts / Service Delivery Director, with full ownership of ~$6M annual portfolio delivery across FinTech, HealthTech, and MarTech, including KPI/OKR definition, risk reviews, and delivery margin visibility. I also built and operationalized an Agentic Delivery Lifecycle (ADLC) framework, aligning engineering leads and architects on AI system integration patterns and translating C-suite strategy into executable delivery plans, while coaching and developing distributed teams of up to 80 engineers and measurable improvements like 100% on-time/on-budget delivery and $1M+ in annual upsells.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Delivery (AI)
Digital Future Group
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Owned enterprise delivery for a ~$6M annual portfolio across FinTech, HealthTech, and MarTech, ensuring 100% on-time/on-budget delivery for mission-critical projects tied to client revenue and AI roadmaps. Led governance (KPIs, risk reviews, margin visibility) and grew annual upsells by $1M+ through presales, solution co-design, and expansion proposals.
Senior Delivery Manager
Muffins
Jan 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 9 months)
Managed a $3.5M ARR HealthTech platform engagement with ~60 engineers, delivering strategic initiatives 100% on time and on budget. Transformed CSAT from 5.5 to 9+ and reduced regression cycle time by 30% and QA costs by 25% using an AI-assisted automated QA strategy.
Delivery Director
Apriorit
Jan 2014 - Mar 2022 (8 years 2 months)
Led the commercial Web & SaaS development department with full P&L ownership, growing annual revenue 26x ($300K to $8M) over six years. Scaled delivery operations to 150+ engineers and built performance and grading systems to strengthen delivery standards across teams.
Delivery Manager
Apriorit
Mar 2007 - Jan 2014 (6 years 10 months)
Managed a growing portfolio of web development projects for US and European clients, scaling from single-project delivery to multi-team portfolio ownership. Established Agile/Scrum delivery processes, reporting standards, and risk management while serving as primary client contact for status reviews and escalations.
Delivery Director
Archer Software
Jan 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 4 months)
Defined and executed service quality and remediation plans with internal and external auditors. Analyzed incident and service request metrics to identify recurring issues and strengthen account plans for key clients, improving retention.
Co-Founder & Director
Playa Software
Feb 2009 - Aug 2012 (3 years 6 months)
Co-founded and led a SaaS-focused software development company, overseeing the full product lifecycle from architecture through testing, deployment, and operations. Defined engineering quality metrics, coding standards, and scalability requirements to support production delivery.
Project Manager
Apriorit
Feb 2004 - Mar 2007 (3 years 1 month)
Drove end-to-end project management including planning, budgeting, and timeline control for distributed web development teams. Managed direct client communication across project phases and helped establish early-stage delivery processes for offshore/nearshore delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dnipropetrovsk National University
Mathematics and Computer Science
1993 - 1998
Studied Mathematics and Computer Science at Dnipropetrovsk National University from 1993 to 1998.
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