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Senior Director/Director of Delivery Management – Banking – Contract – Dublin
12 months
Market rate
3 days per week on site in Dublin.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a strategic and critical program, end-to-end, for a client in the banking sector
Manage client relationships and expectations, representing delivery at the governance level
Coordinate multiple activity streams and clients, ensuring seamless delivery across all aspects, including finance, sourcing, implementation and business outcomes
Work closely with multi-disciplined teams of product owners, architects, engineers and quality assurance to drive estimates, delivery plans and retrospectives
Proactively identify and manage engagement risks, escalating major issues early on
Participate in business development efforts for both existing and new clients, continuously identifying new opportunities
Engage in the entire pre-sales cycle, prepare client proposals, define implementation and design and present solution architecture and delivery statements of work
Requirements
10+ years of experience in banking and financial services with at least 3-5 years specifically in mobile banking or digital banking platforms
Deep understanding of banking regulations, compliance requirements (PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS), and security standards for mobile financial applications
Experience with open banking APIs, payment systems, and mobile wallet integrations
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Software Development Life Cycle and various methodologies, experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery models
Hands-on experience delivering complex projects, managing client stakeholders on all levels and successfully driving IT services engagements
Ability to establish solid working relationships with clients, plus the ability to work effectively as a member of a dynamic, dispersed virtual team and to meet deadlines
Excellent communication, presentation and planning skills
Exceptional organizational, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Proficient in Agile methodology and iterative delivery approaches in order to build scalable and modern solutions
Hands-on experience in technology and software engineering practices with the ability to supervise and suggest competitive technical decisions and assure a winning mix of delivery practices applied on the project
Proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously from initiation to delivery whilst prioritizing tasks effectively, leveraging geographically distributed delivery teams.
Work closely with multi-disciplined teams including mobile engineers, backend developers, product owners, architects, UX designers, and QA specialists to drive estimates, delivery plans, and retrospectives
Manage hybrid teams with mobile specialists, backend engineers, and designers collaborating in agile squads across distributed locations
Coach and mentor delivery managers, scrum masters, and agile coaches within your programs
Foster a culture of psychological safety, experimentation, and continuous learning
Nice to Have
Advanced Mobile Technologies
Experience with cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter, Kotlin Multiplatform) and ability to advise on native vs. hybrid architectural decisions
Knowledge of progressive web apps (PWAs) for banking, mobile edge computing, and offline-first architectures
Experience with wearable integrations (Apple Watch, WearOS) for banking features
Deep familiarity with mobile accessibility standards (WCAG mobile guidelines, inclusive design principles)
Emerging Banking & FinTech
Experience in neobanks, challenger banks, or digital-only banking initiatives
Knowledge of embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms
Understanding of blockchain/distributed ledger technology applications in banking
Background in legacy system modernization while maintaining continuous mobile service availability
Cloud-Native & Modern Architecture
Experience with serverless architectures supporting mobile applications (AWS Amplify, Firebase, Azure Mobile Apps, Supabase)
Knowledge of microservices architecture optimized for mobile consumption
Understanding of event-driven architectures and real-time data synchronization for mobile apps
Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes for mobile backend services
Advanced Agile & DevOps Practices
Experience with continuous delivery/continuous deployment for mobile including automated releases, feature flags, canary deployments, and A/B testing frameworks
Familiarity with Dual-Track Agile (discovery + delivery) and Lean UX methodologies
Experience with OKRs and outcome-driven delivery models
Knowledge of Team Topologies, platform engineering, and developer experience optimization
Industry Certifications
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), or similar scaled agile certifications
PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certifications
Scrum Master (CSM/PSM II+) or Product Owner (CSPO/PSPO) certifications
Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect or Developer)
Mobile-specific certifications (iOS/Android developer certifications)
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology and Finance
Industries: Information Technology & Services, Banking, and Financial Services
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