Delivery Manager (BFSI)

FPT Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FPT Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Senior Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end software solution deliveries across the APAC region, with a focus on Banking & Financial Services. You will manage multi‑stakeholder engagements, coordinate cross‑functional delivery teams, and drive modernization and cloud migration programs.

The successful candidate has 10+ years in software services delivery, strong stakeholder management, and a proven track record of complex programmes within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software services delivery, with regional exposure.
• Proven track record delivering complex programmes in Banking & Financial Services environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of diverse software projects and services across APAC.
• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of delivery engagements across industries and regions.
• Manage large-scale banking technology programmes including digital transformation, core banking modernization, and cloud migration.
• Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders, ensuring delivery aligns with business objectives.
• Act as single point of contact for all delivery matters, managing escalations and customer confidence.
• Drive continuous improvement using Agile, DevOps, and ITIL to enhance delivery performance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Delivery management

Agile/DevOps knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / IT / Business

Job description

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Delivery Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of software solution deliveries across multiple customer engagements across the APAC region. This role plays a critical part in ensuring delivery excellence, stakeholder satisfaction, and operational efficiency across a wide range of digital programmes and services, with strong exposure to the Banking & Financial Services domain.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering software solutions from a system integrator (SI) perspective and be comfortable managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments. This includes regional and local customer representatives as well as internal delivery teams. The candidate should be adept at managing various delivery models, including modernization projects, core banking transformation, system migrations, digital banking initiatives, product implementations, and managed services.

Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of diverse software projects and services, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of delivery engagements across different industries and regions, particularly within Banking & Financial Services.
• Manage large-scale banking technology programmes such as digital transformation, payment systems, core banking modernization, regulatory initiatives, and cloud migration projects.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders, understanding their goals, challenges, and ensuring delivery aligns with business objectives.
• Act as the single point of contact for all delivery matters, managing escalations and ensuring customer confidence.
• Engage senior stakeholders within banking institutions, including business, operations, risk, compliance, and technology teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Effectively engage with multiple levels of stakeholders across customer organizations (regional and local), as well as internal business units, technology teams, and leadership.
• Ensure consistent communication and alignment between delivery execution and strategic business goals.

Delivery Process & Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices and methodologies such as Agile, DevOps, and ITIL to enhance delivery performance.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks and reporting structures to track progress, quality, and risk.
• Ensure adherence to banking industry governance, security, compliance, and regulatory standards where applicable.

Team Leadership

• Manage cross-functional teams, including onsite and offshore delivery resources, promoting collaboration and accountability.
• Mentor and guide project managers and technical leads to develop talent and delivery capabilities across the region.

Financial Management

• Own project financials including forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and margin optimization.
• Support commercial activities such as contract review, scope management, and change control.

Business & Technology Enablement

• Collaborate with solution architects and business development teams to identify new opportunities based on existing delivery engagements.
• Help shape digital initiatives by leveraging technologies such as cloud platforms, automation, analytics, and enterprise banking solutions to support client transformation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in software services delivery, with significant exposure to managing regional projects and cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record delivering complex programmes such as modernization, migration, managed services, digital transformation, and product rollouts within Banking & Financial Services environments.
• Strong understanding of banking technology ecosystems, delivery frameworks, project management tools, and service management practices.
• Experience working with banks, financial institutions, or large-scale regulated environments is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders and lead teams across different cultures and geographies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise software ecosystems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within the region when required.