Job Responsibilities:
" Senior Manager leading technical implementation delivery for ImageCentre and all DirectLink products across banking and financial institution clients
" People and delivery manager responsible for team performance, talent development, capacity planning, and operational excellence within the implementation practice
" Serves as the primary escalation path for after-hours and weekend support during client go-live stabilisation periods (minimum 2 weeks post go-live)
" Client-facing leadership role requiring executive-level communication, issue resolution, and stakeholder management with US-based banking clients
" Must work US business hours; 15% travel to client sites and internal engagements as required
Delivery & Operations Management
" Oversee end-to-end delivery of ImageCentre and DirectLink implementation projects across the portfolio
" Monitor project health, milestone adherence, and quality of deliverables across concurrent client engagements
" Drive standardisation of implementation processes, methodologies, and documentation practices
" Manage delivery risks, scope changes, and cross-team dependencies proactively
" Excellent time management skills prioritise across multiple projects, teams, and stakeholder demands simultaneously
Platform & Technical Knowledge
" ImageCentre working technical knowledge across installation, configuration, and implementation lifecycle
" DirectLink (all products) working technical knowledge of the full DirectLink product suite including Teller, Host Integration, and distributed capture modules
" Sufficient technical depth to evaluate team outputs, review solution designs, and provide informed guidance on escalated issues
" Understanding of item processing and distributed capture workflows to support delivery oversight and client conversations
" Ability to engage credibly with technical teams and clients on platform capabilities, constraints, and solutions
Escalation & Issue Resolution
" Excellent issue resolution skills own and drive resolution of complex, escalated technical and operational issues
" Primary escalation path for after-hours and weekend support for newly implemented clients (min. 2 weeks post go-live)
" Facilitate rapid root-cause analysis and corrective action across implementation and platform teams
" Manage client escalations with composure, clarity, and accountability; restore confidence and drive to resolution
" Establish escalation protocols and support frameworks to minimise recurrence and improve team response capability
People Management & Talent Development
" Excellent management skills lead, motivate, and develop a team of implementation analysts across multiple skill levels
" Talent assessment evaluate team member capabilities, identify skill gaps, and build development plans
" Excellent training and mentoring skills coach analysts at all levels; cultivate a high-performance implementation culture
" Performance management set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and manage accountability
" Workforce and capacity planning align staffing to project demand, manage utilisation, and support resource allocation decisions
Leadership, Soft Skills & Work Requirements
" Excellent communication skills presents complex information clearly to clients, executives, and cross-functional teams
" Senior leadership presence influences without authority, builds trust, and drives alignment across stakeholders
" Contributes to practice strategy, hiring decisions, and operational planning at the management level
" Champions continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and a collaborative team culture
" Must be available to work US business hours (North America client base)
" 15% travel required for client site visits, team engagements, and strategic meetings