Senior Delivery Manager- Value Stream & Engineering Delivery Performance

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a professional to measure the effectiveness of value stream management and improve delivery. The role requires extensive experience in Agile methodologies and stakeholder engagement, in addition to providing leadership in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a track record of managing large-scale transformations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years overall experience, 10+ years in banking.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformations.
• 5+ years experience with Product Management and Agile Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Value Stream Maturity Framework.
• Implement Key Performance Indicators to track performance.
• Provide leadership to Agile Team Coaches and Performance Analysts.

Skills

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Overview

Company Description Join the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry.

Role objectives

This role focused on measuring the effectiveness of value stream management and driving a continuous improvement culture to enhance efficiency and value delivery.

This role will be responsible for measuring the flow efficiency and service reliability at the value stream level.

In addition, this role will publish a State of Agile report that measures the adoption of faster value at both the value stream and associated team level, providing advice and recommendations to drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Role specific responsibilities

• Definition and Evolution of Value Stream Maturity Framework
• Definition and Evolution of Agile Maturity Framework
• Implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Establish KPIs to track the performance of Value Streams and Use Visual Management Tools
• Organize periodic reviews of Value Stream performance and alignment with goals, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Coaching Techniques: Regular One-on-One Meetings: Provide Constructive Feedback. Encourage Continuous Learning

General functional responsibilities

• Provide Leadership to Agile Team Coaches and Performance Analysts, helping them foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with CPMO, Business Management, Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, and Platform teams.
• Track and report KPIs, focused on developer productivity, service reliability and speed to journey.

Qualifications

• Core competencies required (Exp Overall : 15+ Years, Banking 10+ Years)
• Agile Delivery, Engineering and Service Reliability : Proven experience managing large-scale transformations
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to collaborate with senior IT and business stakeholders.
• 5+ yrs experience with Product Management and Agile Methodologies
• Agile & Hybrid Delivery Models: Skilled in agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software
• Excellent communication and leadership skills