Technical Head Of Delivery

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled
Technical Delivery Manager
to oversee governance, financial management, and delivery execution for our enterprise transformation initiatives.
This role requires strong program governance expertise, budget ownership, and delivery leadership to ensure projects are aligned with business strategy, compliant with governance frameworks, and deliver measurable value.
The ideal candidate will combine technical program management experience with financial and stakeholder management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Program Governance & Oversight
Establish and manage
program governance structures
(steering committees, working groups, reporting frameworks).
Ensure
visibility, accountability, and traceability
across all program workstreams.
Define and track
KPIs, OKRs, and delivery metrics
, ensuring progress is aligned to transformation goals.
Implement and enforce
risk management frameworks
, issue escalation processes, and compliance adherence.
Budgeting & Financial Management
Own program budgets, including
forecasting, tracking, and variance analysis
.
Ensure resources are optimized for value delivery and budget adherence.
Partner with finance teams to align spend with approved business cases and ROI expectations.
Support funding requests and provide cost-benefit analyses for strategic initiatives.
Delivery Leadership
Lead cross-functional delivery teams, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost baselines are achieved.
Drive adoption of
Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks
, balancing speed with governance needs.
Oversee dependencies across technology, data, compliance, and business units.
Champion continuous improvement in delivery practices and governance reporting.
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
Act as primary liaison to
executive sponsors and steering committees
.
Provide structured updates on program status, risks, and financials.
Align program outcomes with strategic priorities and ensure stakeholder expectations are met.
Drive consensus across diverse stakeholders to enable timely decision-making.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Competencies
Proven experience managing
large-scale technology or digital transformation programs
.
Deep expertise in
program governance frameworks, portfolio management, and executive reporting
.
Strong background in
budget ownership, financial forecasting, and cost optimization
.
Knowledge of BPM,
AI/ML, or enterprise IT transformation programs
(preferred).
Technical & Delivery Skills
Solid understanding of
Agile, SAFe, PRINCE2, or PMP
delivery methodologies.
Familiarity with
program management tools
(e.g., Jira, MS Project, Clarity, Planview, Confluence).
Awareness of
regulatory, risk, and compliance frameworks
relevant to technology delivery.
Good to have knowledge in BPM, BAW, SOA, Java, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP, JSP, Angular, Kafka, JMeter, LLD/HLD Design.
Good to have experience in Banking domain
Possesses knowledge of different software systems, client/server architectures and various compatibility requirements.
Good to have experience in mentoring 15+ engineers, fostering technical growth and enabling team productivity during high-pressure sprints.
Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of team members and suitably make changes if required
Resource management skills and ability to handle complex / sensitive issues
Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability
Leadership & Communication
Excellent ability to
influence and manage senior stakeholders (CxO level)
.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills for structured reporting.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage conflict, and drive accountability.
Desirable Qualifications
Certifications:
PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or ITIL
.
Experience with
value realization tracking
for large-scale programs.
Exposure to
Responsible AI governance
and ethical technology adoption (a plus).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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