Tech Delivery Manager - Corporate Digital Channel

Drive the evolution and deployment of Corporate Digital Banking solutions that cover API connectivity, Corporate ERP integration, Fintech Collaboration & Integration, and other host-to-host solutions. Digital Banking is a worldwide phenomenon, gathering pace over recent years and set to transform many aspects of Corporate Banking services. Build and lead the development and delivery of the Corporate Digital Banking technology strategy in partnership with GTB Product Owners and other technology teams. Technical Owner of Corporate microservices-based API Banking and Host-to-Host application platform. Strong understanding of Microservices development and delivery. Experience in Microservices development and API Banking. Domain Expertise of Corporate Transaction Banking; expert knowledge and exposure of Banking applications/platforms; expertise and hands-on experience to facilitate technology solution delivery for the bank, especially in the CIBG function. Strong technical skills can cut across multiple groups in a large and complex structured IT setup, specifically acting as a bridge between business and technology for high-quality delivery of solutions that meet business goals and requirements. Deliver thought leadership on the future of Open Banking, Open Finance, and Embedded Finance in the Middle East and drive strategy to be #1 Digital Bank. Product vision - able to develop and drive a product vision that takes into consideration business model as well as the broader competitive environment. Accountable for the appropriateness of technology solutions delivered to, and the ongoing support and stability of, all applications related to the Corporate Digital Banking business. Proactively drive business interests and demand management and deliver business value through technology deliverables. Ensure Technology deliverables deliver to business objectives and budgets. Influence senior stakeholders to aid in the appropriate decisions on Corporate Solutions Architecture, Development, Production Support, and Stability. Ensure stability of production systems through a structured process of application management – upgrades, patches for security and vulnerability, root cause analyses for issues. Manage a diversified team of professionals, both onshore & offshore, who are responsible for changes. Effective use of vendors to ensure productivity through offshoring and outsourcing. Establish appropriate operating mechanisms to manage the vendor relationship. Quality, cost and schedule management of all technology projects and the Corporate Programme Management function. Focus on regulatory, control & audit requirements and managing all known risks related to the team and projects. Manage and resolve escalations on technology deliveries and problem resolutions due to technology or Business constraints and find solutions with agreed cost/time/quality deviations. Provide innovative solutions and influence senior management to take critical decisions by providing recommendations. Manage and deliver technology Initiatives and maintain stability by following all technology standards and procedures and deliver business value with minimum cost and timelines. Provide cost-effective, business friendly and quality technology solutions which should ensure scalability and stability.