Job Description

Project description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Delivery Manager to support a rapidly growing banking account by overseeing staffing and managing a large-scale capabilities project. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and possess a broad skill set, including exceptional communication skills for engaging with senior stakeholders. Experience in Avaloq and/or Wealth Management within the banking sector is essential. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver complex initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Delivery Management: Oversee end-to-end delivery of capabilities projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and timelines.


Recruitment & Staffing: Manage recruitment processes to build and scale project teams effectively.


Line Management: Act as a line manager for assigned team members, providing mentorship, performance reviews, and career development support.


Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, building trust and ensuring transparency in project progress.


Resource Planning: Optimize resource allocation across multiple streams and manage vendor relationships.


Governance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with client governance frameworks and provide regular status updates to leadership.


Risk Management: Identify and mitigate delivery risks, ensuring smooth execution of strategic initiatives.


Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and best practices across delivery teams.

Skills

Must have


Experience:


Minimum 8 years of experience in IT delivery or project/program management. Experience in Wealth Management or fund management within the banking sector is essential.


Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-stream projects in a regulated environment.


Skills & Competencies:


Excellent communication and negotiation skills for senior stakeholder engagement.


Strong leadership and people management skills, including experience as a line manager.


Ability to manage recruitment processes and build high-performing teams.


Strategic thinking with the ability to align delivery to business objectives.


Technical Knowledge:


Familiarity with Avaloq and/or Wealth Management platforms like Additiv, Backbase or Charles River.


Understanding of banking operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements.


Certifications (Preferred): PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications.


Additional Attributes:


High adaptability in fast-paced environments.


Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.


Nice to have


n/a

Other

Languages


English: C1 Advanced


Seniority


Regular



Bengaluru, India


Req. VR-119245


Avaloq


BCM Industry


11/12/2025


Req. VR-119245