Senior Director/Director of Delivery Management – Banking – Contract – Dublin12 monthsMarket rate3 days per week on site in Dublin.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a strategic and critical program, end-to-end, for a client in the banking sectorManage client relationships and expectations, representing delivery at the governance levelCoordinate multiple activity streams and clients, ensuring seamless delivery across all aspects, including finance, sourcing, implementation and business outcomesWork closely with multi-disciplined teams of product owners, architects, engineers and quality assurance to drive estimates, delivery plans and retrospectivesProactively identify and manage engagement risks, escalating major issues early onParticipate in business development efforts for both existing and new clients, continuously identifying new opportunitiesEngage in the entire pre-sales cycle, prepare client proposals, define implementation and design and present solution architecture and delivery statements of workRequirements10+ years of experience in banking and financial services with at least 3-5 years specifically in mobile banking or digital banking platformsDeep understanding of banking regulations, compliance requirements (PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS), and security standards for mobile financial applicationsExperience with open banking APIs, payment systems, and mobile wallet integrationsDeep understanding and hands-on experience with Software Development Life Cycle and various methodologies, experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery modelsHands-on experience delivering complex projects, managing client stakeholders on all levels and successfully driving IT services engagementsAbility 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 deadlinesExcellent communication, presentation and planning skillsExceptional organizational, leadership and stakeholder management skillsProficient in Agile methodology and iterative delivery approaches in order to build scalable and modern solutionsHands-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 projectProven 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 retrospectivesManage hybrid teams with mobile specialists, backend engineers, and designers collaborating in agile squads across distributed locationsCoach and mentor delivery managers, scrum masters, and agile coaches within your programsFoster a culture of psychological safety, experimentation, and continuous learningNice to HaveAdvanced Mobile TechnologiesExperience with cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter, Kotlin Multiplatform) and ability to advise on native vs. hybrid architectural decisionsKnowledge of progressive web apps (PWAs) for banking, mobile edge computing, and offline-first architecturesExperience with wearable integrations (Apple Watch, WearOS) for banking featuresDeep familiarity with mobile accessibility standards (WCAG mobile guidelines, inclusive design principles)Emerging Banking & FinTechExperience in neobanks, challenger banks, or digital-only banking initiativesKnowledge of embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platformsUnderstanding of blockchain/distributed ledger technology applications in bankingBackground in legacy system modernization while maintaining continuous mobile service availabilityCloud-Native & Modern ArchitectureExperience with serverless architectures supporting mobile applications (AWS Amplify, Firebase, Azure Mobile Apps, Supabase)Knowledge of microservices architecture optimized for mobile consumptionUnderstanding of event-driven architectures and real-time data synchronization for mobile appsFamiliarity with containerization and Kubernetes for mobile backend servicesAdvanced Agile & DevOps PracticesExperience with continuous delivery/continuous deployment for mobile including automated releases, feature flags, canary deployments, and A/B testing frameworksFamiliarity with Dual-Track Agile (discovery + delivery) and Lean UX methodologiesExperience with OKRs and outcome-driven delivery modelsKnowledge of Team Topologies, platform engineering, and developer experience optimizationIndustry CertificationsSAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), or similar scaled agile certificationsPMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certificationsScrum Master (CSM/PSM II+) or Product Owner (CSPO/PSPO) certificationsCloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect or Developer)Mobile-specific certifications (iOS/Android developer certifications)