JOB OVERVIEW:
The Delivery Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful delivery of projects from initiation to completion. This role ensures that projects are executed on time, within scope, and budget while aligning with business objectives and organizational standards. The Delivery Lead works closely with cross-functional teams to address blockers, mitigate risks, and ensure quality deliverables.
REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: Must have 6+ years experience in project management and IT delivery and a proven track record in managing large-scale projects; experience in banking or financial sectors is a plus.PMP, PSM, CSM, or equivalent certifications are preferred.Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning expertise.Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.Familiarity with project planning tools and governance frameworks.Understanding of emerging technologies and their business applications.High emotional intelligence and adaptability.Deep understanding of:Current and emerging technologies.How other organizations are employing current and emerging technologies to drive digital business.How other organizations can use current and emerging technologies to drive digital business.RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees the delivery of projects within the portfolio, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and scope-aligned completion.Defines and finalizes project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and business units.Develops and manages detailed project timelines, ensuring resource alignment throughout execution.Maximizes resource efficiency to complete project tasks within agreed timeframes, quality, and scope.Leads, motivates, mentors, and supervises project teams, fostering accountability and positive engagement.Regularly updates the team on project progress based on established intervals.Resolves obstacles to enable SMEs to perform and deliver effectively.Facilitates learning and improvements through retrospectives and post-mortem sessions.Directly supervises and mentors team members to enhance performance and professional growth.Collaborates with Solutions Architects to review technical designs, including databases, application architecture, and interfaces.Identifies, monitors, and mitigates project risks, issues, dependencies, and plans until successful closure.Tracks and manages project expenses, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.Manages dependencies and critical paths to streamline project execution.Establishes governance frameworks aligned with enterprise policies and represents the program on behalf of executive sponsors.Proactively addresses scope changes, mitigates potential crises, and implements contingency plans.Ensures solutions align with the Solutions Architect's design and comply with Enterprise Architecture standards.
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