Role Overview

As a Product Delivery Director in CDAO, you foster enhancements and optimize the way products are delivered to customers. The Product Delivery Lead for the Data Governance Lifecycle (DGLC) and Data Development Lifecycle (DDLC) programs is responsible for the end-to-end operational management and delivery of critical data initiatives. This role ensures that product delivery is on track, releases are executed efficiently, align with strategic objectives, and deliver value at scale across all phases of the product lifecycle. The Product Delivery Lead will work cross-functionally with product, technology, and governance teams to drive the successful implementation of DGLC and DDLC deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Delivery & Execution

• Lead the integrated management and coordination of Data Governance Lifecycle & Data development Lifecycle programs deliverables, ensuring timely and quality delivery of frameworks, tools, and standards.

• Oversee the development and rollout of centralized toolsets.

• Co-ordinate initiatives across multiple data risk pillars.

• Help build dashboards and metrics.

• Provide oversight of entire data governance lifecycle.

• Manage dependencies, integrations, and roadmaps across multiple teams and functions.

• Maintains a high level of visibility over product timelines and dependencies while monitoring blockers, ensuring adequate resourcing, and liaising with stakeholders and functional partners

• Coaches and mentors the product delivery team on best practices through collaborative discussions on resource management, dependency management, and deployment techniques to improve efficiencies

• Stakeholder Management

• Partner with product leads, technology teams, and governance stakeholders to align on objectives, priorities, and execution plans.

• Facilitate communication and coordination across teams, ensuring adherence to Data Governance Lifecycle & Data development Lifecycle practices.

• Continuous Improvement

• Drive ongoing assessment of product readiness and implementation, enabling continuous improvement and integration of feedback.

• Support the adoption of new features and capabilities, and contribute to the evolution of product standards and cadences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Technology, Data Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in product delivery, program management, or related roles, preferably within financial services or data-driven organizations.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional programs at scale.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data development, and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive alignment, and deliver results in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with operational risk management, process improvement, and adoption of technology solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and data management best practices.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and product operating models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams.