WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR USThe Head of Program Delivery is a defining leadership role, accountable for building the capability that ensures SimCorp's most significant client programs are delivered with consistency, credibility, and momentum. SimCorp's client engagements span multiple product domains, engineering teams, and commercial stakeholders and they are only growing in scale. The need for a dedicated, highly capable program delivery function has never been greater. This role establishes that function from the ground up: developing a team of Program Delivery Leads, setting the standard for how programs are run, and personally leading delivery on the most strategically significant engagements.What You Will Be Responsible ForBuilding & Leading the Program Delivery FunctionBuild, develop, and lead a team of Program Delivery Leads, establishing a high‐performance culture grounded in clear ownership, craft, and client focusDefine and continuously refine how programs are run at SimCorp, including delivery cadences, core artifacts, escalation paths, and standards for internal and client communicationCreate the conditions for your team to do their best work: transparent expectations, effective coaching, and the support and organizational backing to operate with confidenceAct as the escalation point for your team on difficult delivery challenges, helping them navigate ambiguity and make sound judgments when stakes are highDirect Program LeadershipPersonally lead delivery on SimCorp's most strategically significant client programs, modeling the standard you set for your teamServe as the senior point of accountability for program coordination across product, engineering, and commercial workstreams on flagship engagementsBuild trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, translating between technical and commercial audiences and ensuring they have a consistent, credible view of program status, tradeoffs, and timelines throughout the program lifecycleClient PartnershipServe as the senior SimCorp relationship owner for flagship client programs, ensuring clients experience SimCorp as a single, coordinated partner across product domainsEstablish the operating rhythm with client stakeholders: steering committees, executive check‐ins,



and escalation forums that build trust over the life of the programRisk, Escalation & Decision EnablementMaintain visibility across all active programs, identifying systemic risks and patterns that individual leads may not see from their own perspectiveExercise sound judgment on when to step in and when to let your team lead, building their capability while protecting program and client outcomesLead decision‐making forums at the program and portfolio level, framing tradeoffs clearly and building alignment across internal and client stakeholdersProgram Reporting & Operational RigorOwn the operational framework for program delivery: the reporting structures, tooling, templates, and quality standardsMaintain a portfolio‐level view of program health, giving leadership visibility across all active engagementsContinuously improve delivery practices based on what is actually happening across programs, turning experience into repeatable standardsWhat We ValueCore Experience8+ years in enterprise software delivery, with at least 3 in a leadership role managing program managers or delivery leads in enterprise B2B environmentsDemonstrated success building or scaling a program delivery function, with experience developing talent and elevating team performanceDemonstrated ability to lead client‐facing programs at senior levels, with the credibility to engage executive stakeholders on both sidesSolid understanding of financial markets and the institutional investment management landscape, including how buy‐side firms operate across front, middle, and back officeDirect experience delivering financial software to institutional clients, with a working grasp of the architectural and operational realities involved (data, workflows, integrations, release cycles)Familiarity with how modern software development works: agile, engineering tradeoffs,



and the dynamics between product, engineering, and deliveryFamiliarity with how modern software development works: agile, release cycles, and engineering tradeoffsHow You WorkBuild capability in others: a leader who builds capability through coaching, developing, and holding a team to a high standard while giving them the space to growEffective written and verbal communicator: able to translate between technical and commercial audiencesThink in systems: a systems thinker who maps dependencies, sequences work, and cuts through complexity to keep programs focused on what drives outcomesStructure from ambiguity: brings clarity to ambiguous situations, able to build repeatable practices from first principles where none exist yetJudgment in difficult situations: knows when to escalate, when to absorb, and how to keep stakeholders confident without overpromisingExecutive presence: holds the room with sophisticated client stakeholders, building credibility quickly and sustaining it through difficult conversationsCommercially aware: understands how delivery decisions land with clients and the business, even when not in the room for commercial conversationsSteady under scrutiny: comfortable owning programs with visibility at executive and board levelBenefitsSimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. Since SimCorp operates in 30+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country. SimCorp follows a global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days.Equal Opportunity EmploymentSimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. SimCorp is committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work.EEO StatementSimCorp welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of Strategic Product Delivery (Toronto)
🏢 Simcorp
📍 Toronto