Title: Director, Agile Data Delivery Requisition ID: 267652

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Role

The Director of Data Delivery leads and empowers the teams responsible for the end-to-end, Agile delivery of data solutions and data products on the Azure/Databricks platform for International Banking, serving all business lines. This role owns delivery across the full lifecycle—data ingestion, provisioning, engineering, and productization—while ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment. The Director provides senior leadership to Agile Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and cross-functional engineering teams, and partners with architecture, platform, and business stakeholders to scale a consistent, reusable Azure/Databricks delivery model across all International Banking markets and business lines.

What will we expect from you?

Delivery of Solutions & Data Products on Azure/Databricks:

Lead the Agile, end-to-end delivery of data solutions and data products—pipelines, Delta/Lakehouse datasets, analytics platforms, and reporting tools—built on Azure/Databricks for all International Banking business lines, ensuring engineering best practices, reusability, and alignment with business objectives.

Azure/Databricks Platform Enablement:

Partner with architecture and platform teams to establish and scale Azure/Databricks workspaces, Unity Catalog, and declarative/Lakeflow pipelines as the standard delivery foundation, driving a consistent, secure, and cost-efficient operating model across all International Banking markets and business lines.

Governance and Compliance:





Ensure all data products and initiatives adhere to international banking regulations, data governance frameworks, and internal compliance policies, maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.

Management of Data Delivery Projects Across All Business Lines:

Direct and manage data provisioning, ingestion, and product-delivery initiatives spanning every International Banking business line, coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables to achieve strategic goals on the Azure/Databricks platform.

Leadership for Agile Delivery Managers:

Lead, mentor, and develop Agile Delivery Managers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture and driving professional growth.

Leadership for Data Project Managers:

Provide strategic direction and support to Project Managers, ensuring effective project execution and alignment with organizational priorities.

Data Strategy and Planning:

Shape and execute the data strategy, leveraging emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance banking operations and maintain a competitive edge.

Support for Data Ops, Data Ingestion, and Data Provisioning Teams:

Collaborate with Data Ops, Data Ingestion, and Data Provisioning teams, providing planning and facilitation services to optimize Azure/Databricks workflows (CI/CD and DataOps), resolve impediments, and enable seamless, reliable delivery across all business lines.

Stakeholder Engagement:





Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable data initiatives and ensuring expectations are met through explicit communication and robust reporting.

Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement:

Define and monitor KPIs (delivery velocity, data quality, team productivity, stakeholder satisfaction) to drive process optimization and operational excellence.

Innovation:

Champion a culture of innovation, leveraging Azure/Databricks capabilities—Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, and AI/ML—to deliver impactful, scalable data solutions and products for International Banking.

What You Will Bring to Succeed Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Data Science) or advanced certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), PMP) strongly preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Agile project management, data product delivery, and data strategy within banking or financial services.

At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing Agile Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and cross-functional data teams.

Demonstrated success delivering data solutions and data products on Azure/Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, pipelines), including leadership of Data Ops, Data Ingestion, and Data Provisioning functions.

Proven track record of implementing governance and compliance frameworks for data products, ensuring adherence to international regulations (e.g., GDPR,

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