Head of Payments Technology & Agile Delivery
This is a great opportunity to lead a large team in a high‑impact role at a leading Irish financial institution — with accountability for payments technology strategy, platform delivery, agile transformation and team leadership.
The Role
As Head of Payments Technology & Agile Delivery, you will own the technical roadmap and delivery governance for the entire payments platform function. You will lead a team of Tech Leads and cross‑functional delivery squads, own the technology budget, and operate as a senior technology leader at Director level.
Responsibilities
Setting and owning the payments technology roadmap aligned to business and enterprise strategy
Leading end‑to‑end delivery across payment platforms
Owning the technology budget and driving clear value realisation across the function
Leading and developing Tech Leads across cross‑functional Agile squads
Acting as the senior technology voice at Director and Board level
Managing third‑party vendor relationships and ensuring platform quality and resilience
Driving risk, compliance and operational resilience across the payments estate
Experience
Over 10+ years senior technology leadership experience with 5+ years focused in payments(electronic) within a regulated bank or financial institution
Demonstrated experience leading an organisation through the transition from a traditional delivery model to a Tribe and Agile operating model (framework using squads, tribes, and chapters within an agile environment.)
Deep, hands‑on experience of electronic payment schemes — SEPA, SEPA Instant, SWIFT, BACS, Faster Payments, CHAPS, ISO 20022
A proven track record of end‑to‑end technology delivery ownership — not just oversight
Experience leading leaders and managing senior technology teams
Confidence operating at Director and Board level
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