Delivery Lead

Deeplight AI

. Build and maintain the master integrated portfolio plan across active delivery streams .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDubai • United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex technology delivery portfolios within Retail Banking environments, with a strong focus on digital transformation and vendor management. Proven ability to present clear narratives to C-level executives and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technology Delivery ExperienceVendor ManagementDigital TransformationPresentation SkillsPortfolio Management

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Hard Skills

Portfolio PlanningRisk ManagementFinancial ForecastingChange Request ManagementDigital Customer Journey TransformationMobile App ReleasesInternet BankingProject ManagementCross-Project DependenciesSteering Committee Management

Soft Skills

High Emotional IntelligenceAccountabilityClient ManagementCommunication SkillsScrutiny Management

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2 PractitionerMSPSAFe Program Consultant (SPC)Scrum Alliance Credentials

Industry Keywords

Retail BankingTechnology ConsultanciesUAE BankingGCC RegionC-Suite Presentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain the master integrated portfolio plan across active delivery streams
Synthesize timelines, budgets, milestones, and cross-project dependencies
Act as the single point of accountability when projects slip
Triage portfolio risks, issues, and blockers against escalation thresholds
Present recovery options and recommendations directly to the Executive Sponsor
Review and approve Steering Committee packs before release
Attend Steering Committees and challenge status, risks, and decision papers
Test slippage at source and agree formal recovery plans with project squads and vendors
Track remediation through to closure
Track burn rates, financial forecasts, and change requests
Manage third-party vendor performance against contracted scope, milestones, and commercial terms
Coordinate technical leads across Architecture, AI/Data, and Platform
Present a unified technical and delivery position to the Executive Sponsor

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of technology delivery experience managing complex, multi-stream portfolios within top-tier banks or technology consultancies
Solid background delivering technology programs within Retail Banking (RBG) environments
Hands-on delivery experience across mobile app releases, digital onboarding, internet banking, or end-to-end digital customer journey transformations
World-class verbal, written, and visual presentation skills
Ability to distill complex portfolio metrics into clear C-suite narratives
Proven ability to present to C-level executives
Ability to stand up to scrutiny, manage client friction with high EQ, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams
Deep experience managing vendor SLAs, statement of work (SoW) consumption, burn rates, and commercial change requests
Direct experience leading digital delivery programs for major banks in the UAE or GCC region (edge)
PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or Scrum Alliance credentials (edge)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive 'Gold Level' personal health insurance
Individual Visa Sponsorship
Professional development and certification support
Subscription reimbursement relating to your role
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects
Monthly Employee Incentive program
Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company
Inclusive environment where individuals with different thinking styles can thrive
Accessible, predictable, and fair application and interview process
Reasonable adjustments to the application and interview process