Director, Platform Delivery Lead

Archer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in partnership with BNY is seeking a Platform Delivery Lead to drive delivery of cross-platform initiatives in New York City. You will oversee planning, coordination and execution across business, product, technology and operations, translating strategy into executable roadmaps and ensuring alignment with OKRs.

You will own end-to-end delivery, forecast capacity, govern risks, manage cross-group decision forums, promote adoption, and champion responsible AI within guardrails.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years leading large-scale delivery across business, engineering and operations; senior leadership in complex matrix environments.
• Proven success delivering cross-platform programs, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation with measurable commercial impact.
• Fluency with delivery tooling and enterprise reporting; strong governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-Platform work; translate strategy into executable plans and align with OKRs.
• Forecast capacity and plan resources across platforms to ensure delivery momentum.
• Own cross-group risk governance and escalation to protect platform outcomes.
• Lead cross-group execution governance to resolve sequencing, scope and capacity conflicts.
• Ensure delivery adheres to enterprise delivery framework, standards and tooling.
• Drive cross-platform product adoption and speed to market by removing blockers and tracking progress.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery planning

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Tools

JIRA

Enterprise reporting

Job description

Archer is collaborating with BNY to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Platform Delivery Lead to help drive the successful delivery of critical platform initiatives across our organization. This leader will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of complex programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment across business, product, technology and operations teams. This role is located in New York City.

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

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-Platform book of work; translate platform strategy and product roadmaps into executable delivery plans; ensure execution and output align to Objective Key Results strategic intent
• Ensure alignment of demand to capacity through capacity forecasting, planning, and capitalization across platforms and practices
• Own cross-group risk governance and escalation management to protect committed platform outcomes
• Own cross-group execution governance and decision forums to resolve sequencing, scope and capacity conflicts in alignment with platform priorities
• Ensure delivery conforms to the enterprise delivery framework, including: policies, procedures, standards, best practices and standard tooling
• Responsible for driving cross-platform product or capability adoption and speed to market by removing barriers, facilitating communication and tracking progress to ensure timely and widespread implementation.
• Own integrity and transparency of platform delivery data, controls and reporting
• Develop talent pipelines, mentor leaders and practitioners; foster craft excellence; model accountability and high performance
• Champion responsible AI use in delivery; apply AI to drive flow optimization within policy guardrails.
• 15-20 years leading large-scale delivery across business, engineering and operations; significant senior leadership experience in complex matrix environments
• Proven success delivering cross-platform programs, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation with measurable commercial impact
• Deep understanding of the intersection of technology, operations, and client experience; translate strategy and product vision into executable delivery plans
• An Executive presence; clear, structured communication; influence across senior stakeholders
• Resource and capacity planning for global teams; organization design for high performance; effective matrix leadership and collaboration
• Fluency with delivery tooling (e.g. JIRA) and enterprise reporting, strong evidence and controls discipline; stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Resilience and adaptability; structured problem solving; continuous improvement mindset; decisive under pressure; connector across senior leadership
• To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

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.