Senior Delivery Manager – Data & Analytics Programs Banking Saudi

Compunet Connections; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunet Connections seeks an accomplished Senior Delivery Manager to lead large-scale Data & Analytics programs for a major Saudi banking institution. You will command end-to-end delivery across architecture, data engineering, governance, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives, coordinating 60+ professionals and senior stakeholders to ensure value realization.

The role requires 15–20 years IT experience, with 8+ years in delivery leadership, a deep banking/FS background, and strong governance and

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of overall IT experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Delivery Management, Program Management, or Portfolio Management roles.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale Data & Analytics programs within Banking or Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of multiple Data & Analytics programs.
• Drive execution across Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Science, AI/ML, BI, Reporting, and Analytics initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• Establish delivery governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.

Skills

Delivery Management

Data Engineering

Data Warehousing

Data Lakes

Data Governance

Data Quality

Business Intelligence

Analytics & AI/ML

Data Science

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Agile/Scrum/Hybrid

Job description

# Senior Delivery Manager – Data & Analytics Programs Banking Saudi at Compunet Connections**Experience: Experience in Bank is Mandatory. Overall Experience 15 to 20yrs.**looking for an accomplished Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale Data & Analytics initiatives for one of the leading banking institutions in Saudi Arabia.This is a leadership role suited for professionals who have successfully managed enterprise-wide data transformation programs, large delivery teams, and senior business stakeholders within the Banking and Financial Services sector.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely, high-quality delivery of multiple strategic data initiatives while managing cross-functional teams comprising Data Engineers, Data Architects, BI Specialists, Data Scientists, QA Engineers, and Project Managers.If you have a passion for delivery excellence, stakeholder management, and driving business outcomes through data, we would like to hear from you.#### Key Responsibilities* Own the end-to-end delivery of multiple Data & Analytics programs.* Drive execution across Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Science, AI/ML, Business Intelligence, Reporting, and Analytics initiatives.* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.* Establish delivery governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.### Stakeholder Management* Partner with senior banking stakeholders, business leaders, technology teams, and executive management.* Provide regular project health updates, risk assessments, and executive dashboards.* Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment between business objectives and delivery outcomes.### Team Leadership* Lead and mentor large delivery teams of 60–70 professionals.* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.* Manage resource planning, utilization, capacity forecasting, and delivery performance.### Program Governance* Establish project controls, delivery standards, and best practices.* Monitor project risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation plans.* Drive Agile, Scrum, and Hybrid delivery methodologies where appropriate.* Ensure compliance with banking, security, regulatory, and audit requirements.### Operational Excellence* Define and monitor delivery KPIs and service metrics.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery processes.* Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and business value realization.## Mandatory Qualifications* 15–20 years of overall IT experience.* Minimum 8 years of experience in Delivery Management, Program Management, or Portfolio Management roles.* Proven track record of managing large-scale Data & Analytics programs within Banking or Financial Services organizations.* Experience leading teams of 60+ members across multiple projects and workstreams.* Strong understanding of: + Data Engineering + Data Warehousing + Data Lakes + Data Governance + Data Quality + Business Intelligence & Reporting + Advanced Analytics + Data Science & AI/ML* Experience managing distributed delivery teams and multiple concurrent projects.* Strong expertise in project governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and delivery planning.* Excellent communication and leadership skills.## Preferred Qualifications* Experience working with banks or financial institutions in the Middle East/GCC region.* Exposure to modern cloud-based data platforms and enterprise data architectures.* Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements within the banking industry.* Experience working in multicultural and geographically distributed environments.