Global Program Director

As a Senior Delivery Director at Intellect Design Arena, you will be responsible for leading strategic banking programs with a focus on delivery excellence, governance, and outcome assurance. Your key responsibilities will include: - Leading end-to-end delivery of large, multi-stream banking transformation programs - Owning program governance, milestone tracking, risk management, and stakeholder alignment - Managing delivery teams encompassing business analysis, technology, QA, infrastructure, and DevOps - Driving cadence reviews, status reports, escalations, and change control processes - Ensuring program adherence to contracts, budget, timelines, and compliance metrics You should have 20+ years of experience in IT Product or banking tech delivery, with a proven track record in managing large programs and teams. PMP/Prince2 certifications are preferred, and global travel may be required. Your core areas of expertise should include end-to-end Delivery Management with a strong tech acumen, Cross-Geo Delivery (MEA, APAC), Risk & Compliance Management, and Stakeholder Management up to CTO level. Additionally, you should have experience in Value-Based Services like Enterprise Automation, DB/System Engineering, and Bid Support. Key requirements for this role include: - B.Tech/M.Tech with 18+ years of experience in Tier 1 Services, FinTech, or Product firms - Knowledge of modern Banking platforms and technologies such as Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices, cloud-based systems, APIs, and AI-driven solutions - Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies - Proven experience in managing large-scale product deliveries in banking or fintech - Success in managing high-performing global teams - Ability to work under pressure in deadline-driven environments - Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, and analytical skills - Experience with multi-country implementations and complex stakeholder landscapes - Strong critical thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities - Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders This position offers an opportunity to drive impactful banking programs and lead high-performing teams to achieve delivery excellence in a dynamic and challenging environment at Intellect Design Arena.,