Delivery Manager Treasury

This role involves managing and coordinating the delivery of core banking transformation projects, with a particular focus on treasury systems. The successful candidate will develop detailed plans and work breakdown structures (WBS), collaborate closely with technical teams and stakeholders, and oversee the delivery of key milestones. They will ensure alignment across multiple teams, manage risks, and maintain communication channels to facilitate smooth project execution. Additionally, the role requires hands-on involvement in treasury transformation activities, including configuration and integration of Temenos Treasury modules, while driving digitization and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Plan / WBS Creation and Coordination
Develop a comprehensive plan and work breakdown structure for assigned delivery buckets, outlining tasks, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with respective leads. Coordinate with various teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives. Establish and maintain communication channels and protocols to support effective collaboration.

Technical Oversight
Gain a strong understanding of the technical aspects of core banking transformation, particularly within the treasury domain. Assist and facilitate stakeholders in achieving milestones by working closely with technical teams such as Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure & Operations, TCoE, and DCoE. Align requirements and collaborate to ensure successful delivery.

Delivery Status Assessment
Implement and oversee processes to assess delivery milestones, ensuring that deliverables meet stakeholder expectations and program standards. Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Treasury Transformation
Oversee the configuration, customization, and integration of core Temenos Treasury modules, including FX, Money Market, Swaps, Options, Fixed Income, FOREX, REPO, Securities, Limits, Nostro Reconciliation, SWIFT, and Derivatives. Act as the primary liaison between Treasury Front, Middle, and Back Office business units, vendor teams (Temenos and integrators), and internal IT infrastructure teams. Ensure technical designs align with architectural blueprints, minimizing core code customization by leveraging out-of-the-box Temenos capabilities. Identify opportunities for digitization, automation, and straight-through processing (STP).

Risk Management
Manage project risks, dependencies, and scope creep. Oversee comprehensive testing cycles such as System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Performance Testing, with a focus on treasury accounting and compliance reporting.

Stakeholder Management
Understand the organizational hierarchy and team structure to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Manage expectations by providing regular updates on project progress and addressing concerns promptly.

Change Management
Track all incoming changes related to the delivery bucket, including milestone timeline adjustments and scope changes. Assess the necessity and impact of changes, providing visibility to the core management team. Follow established change management processes to ensure controlled implementation.

Vendor Communication and Management
Coordinate with Temenos and designated implementation partners at all levels. Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual agreements. Resolve any issues or disputes with vendors promptly. Facilitate communication with other vendors as needed through IT Vendor Management.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related qualitative discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in banking, project management, or technology management within a leading bank or financial institution.

Preferred Qualifications

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other relevant project/delivery management certifications are desirable.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of banking technology and treasury operations, driving transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance within a dynamic financial environment.