Director, Delivery Practitioner

BNY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY seeks a Director, Delivery Practitioner in London to lead complex, multi-workstream delivery initiatives, defining scope, objectives, integrated plans, and success metrics. You will drive governance forums, risk management, and cross-functional coordination, partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into executable roadmaps.

The role emphasizes mentoring, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and applying AI to improve outcomes while aligning with internal controls and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Advanced certification in project/program management or delivery methodologies (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scaled Agile) preferred.
• Advanced delivery and program management expertise, including planning, governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination for complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multi-workstream delivery initiatives with defined scope and success metrics.
• Establish forums, reporting routines, risk and issue management processes, and decision-escalation paths.
• Translate strategic goals into executable delivery roadmaps with senior leaders.
• Mentor delivery practitioners and embed continuous improvement practices.
• Identify delivery, operational, and regulatory risks and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Build influential relationships with stakeholders and communicate progress clearly.
• Demonstrates AI-forward mindset to apply emerging technologies to delivery outcomes.

Skills

Delivery governance

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

PMP/PgMP/Agile certification

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of

London. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the planning and execution of complex, multi-workstream delivery initiatives by defining scope, objectives, integrated plans, and success metrics, ensuring alignment to BNY’s strategic priorities and governance standards
• Drive disciplined delivery governance by establishing and running forums, reporting routines, risk and issue management processes, and decision-escalation paths, ensuring transparency, informed trade-offs, and timely resolution of delivery challenges
• Partner with senior business, Engineering, and functional leaders to translate strategic goals into executable delivery roadmaps by challenging assumptions, sequencing work, and balancing client impact, risk, and resource constraints
• Champion consistent delivery methodologies and best practices by mentoring delivery practitioners, sharing lessons learned, and embedding continuous improvement practices, thereby improving predictability, quality, and efficiency across initiatives
• Ensure strong risk, control, and compliance outcomes in all delivery activities by proactively identifying delivery, operational, and regulatory risks, coordinating mitigation plans, and aligning to internal control frameworks and policies
• Build and maintain influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders by proactively engaging, communicating progress and issues clearly, and demonstrating BNY’s principles of trust, ownership, and client focus in all delivery engagements
• Demonstrates an AI-forward mindset by identifying opportunities to responsibly apply emerging technologies, including AI, to improve delivery outcomes, enhance client and employee experiences, and drive continuous innovation in alignment with BNY’s strategic priorities.

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Delivery Practitioner to join our team. This role is located in London.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the planning and execution of complex, multi-workstream delivery initiatives by defining scope, objectives, integrated plans, and success metrics, ensuring alignment to BNY’s strategic priorities and governance standards
• Drive disciplined delivery governance by establishing and running forums, reporting routines, risk and issue management processes, and decision-escalation paths, ensuring transparency, informed trade-offs, and timely resolution of delivery challenges
• Partner with senior business, Engineering, and functional leaders to translate strategic goals into executable delivery roadmaps by challenging assumptions, sequencing work, and balancing client impact, risk, and resource constraints
• Champion consistent delivery methodologies and best practices by mentoring delivery practitioners, sharing lessons learned, and embedding continuous improvement practices, thereby improving predictability, quality, and efficiency across initiatives
• Ensure strong risk, control, and compliance outcomes in all delivery activities by proactively identifying delivery, operational, and regulatory risks, coordinating mitigation plans, and aligning to internal control frameworks and policies
• Build and maintain influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders by proactively engaging, communicating progress and issues clearly, and demonstrating BNY’s principles of trust, ownership, and client focus in all delivery engagements
• Demonstrates an AI-forward mindset by identifying opportunities to responsibly apply emerging technologies, including AI, to improve delivery outcomes, enhance client and employee experiences, and drive continuous innovation in alignment with BNY’s strategic priorities.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
• Advanced certification in project/program management or delivery methodologies (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scaled Agile) preferred
• Additional training or certification in risk management, governance, or change management beneficial
• Advanced delivery and program management expertise, including planning, governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination for complex initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders, negotiate priorities, and drive alignment without direct authority
• Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to translate high-level objectives into structured delivery plans and to drive continuous improvement in delivery practices

About Us

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

About The Team

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.