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