Delivery Director

Robson Bale; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Bale is seeking a Senior Director/Director of Delivery Management for a banking client in Dublin on a 12-month contract. The role requires leading end-to-end programs, managing client relationships at governance level, and coordinating multi-stream delivery across finance, sourcing, implementation and outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in banking and FS, with expertise in PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS, open banking APIs, and agile as well as waterfall delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in banking and financial services with emphasis on mobile/digital banking platforms
• Strong understanding of PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS and security standards for mobile banking
• Experience with open banking APIs, payments systems, and mobile wallet integrations
• Hands-on SDLC experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery models
• Proven track record delivering complex IT services engagements across distributed teams
• Ability to lead and mentor delivery managers, scrum masters and agile coaches

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic banking programs for a major client
• Manage client relationships and governance expectations at senior levels
• Coordinate multiple streams across finance, sourcing, implementation and business outcomes
• Collaborate with product, architecture, engineering and QA to drive plans and estimates
• Identify and escalate engagement risks early to maintain delivery quality
• Contribute to business development and pre-sales with client proposals and design work
• Present delivery statements of work and solution architectures

Skills

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile & Waterfall

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Pre-sales

Tools

React Native

Flutter

Kotlin Multiplatform

AWS Amplify

Firebase

Azure Mobile Apps

Supabase

Job description

Senior Director/Director of Delivery Management – Banking – Contract – Dublin

12 months

Market rate

2-3 days per week on site in Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic and critical program, end-to-end, for a client in the banking sector


• Manage client relationships and expectations, representing delivery at the governance level


• Coordinate multiple activity streams and clients, ensuring seamless delivery across all aspects, including finance, sourcing, implementation and business outcomes


• Work closely with multi-disciplined teams of product owners, architects, engineers and quality assurance to drive estimates, delivery plans and retrospectives


• Proactively identify and manage engagement risks, escalating major issues early on


• Participate in business development efforts for both existing and new clients, continuously identifying new opportunities


• Engage in the entire pre-sales cycle, prepare client proposals, define implementation and design and present solution architecture and delivery statements of work

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in banking and financial services with at least 3-5 years specifically in mobile banking or digital banking platforms


• Deep understanding of banking regulations, compliance requirements (PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS), and security standards for mobile financial applications


• Experience with open banking APIs, payment systems, and mobile wallet integrations


• Deep understanding and hands‑on experience with Software Development Life Cycle and various methodologies, experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery models


• Hands‑on experience delivering complex projects, managing client stakeholders on all levels and successfully driving IT services engagements


• Ability 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 deadlines


• Excellent communication, presentation and planning skills


• Exceptional organizational, leadership and stakeholder management skills


• Proficient in Agile methodology and iterative delivery approaches in order to build scalable and modern solutions


• Hands‑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 project


• Proven 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 retrospectives


• Manage hybrid teams with mobile specialists, backend engineers, and designers collaborating in agile squads across distributed locations


• Coach and mentor delivery managers, scrum masters, and agile coaches within your programs


• Foster a culture of psychological safety, experimentation, and continuous learning

Nice to Have

Advanced Mobile Technologies

• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter, Kotlin Multiplatform) and ability to advise on native vs. hybrid architectural decisions


• Knowledge of progressive web apps (PWAs) for banking, mobile edge computing, and offline-first architectures


• Experience with wearable integrations (Apple Watch, WearOS) for banking features


• Deep familiarity with mobile accessibility standards (WCAG mobile guidelines, inclusive design principles)

Emerging Banking & FinTech

• Experience in neobanks, challenger banks, or digital-only banking initiatives


• Knowledge of embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms


• Understanding of blockchain/distributed ledger technology applications in banking


• Background in legacy system modernization while maintaining continuous mobile service availability

Cloud-Native & Modern Architecture

• Experience with serverless architectures supporting mobile applications (AWS Amplify, Firebase, Azure Mobile Apps, Supabase)


• Knowledge of microservices architecture optimized for mobile consumption


• Understanding of event-driven architectures and real-time data synchronization for mobile apps


• Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes for mobile backend services

Advanced Agile & DevOps Practices

• Experience with continuous delivery/continuous deployment for mobile including automated releases, feature flags, canary deployments, and A/B testing frameworks


• Familiarity with Dual-Track Agile (discovery + delivery) and Lean UX methodologies


• Experience with OKRs and outcome-driven delivery models


• Knowledge of Team Topologies, platform engineering, and developer experience optimization

Industry Certifications

• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), or similar scaled agile certifications


• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certifications


• Scrum Master (CSM/PSM II+) or Product Owner (CSPO/PSPO) certifications


• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect or Developer)


• Mobile-specific certifications (iOS/Android developer certifications)


• Seniority Level


• Director


• Software Development


• Employment Type


• Contract


• Skills


• Firebase


• On Site


• DevOps


• Mobile Applications


• Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE)