Client Delivery Manager

Endava

Employer Active

Posted 11 hrs ago

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Act as the senior point of contact for clients in banking, payments, and financial services, building strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders.
  • Understand local market trends (e.g., instant payments, Open Banking, digital wallets, regulatory compliance) and align solutions accordingly.
  • Lead account planning and strategic discussions that position Endava s capabilities against client goals in digital transformation, customer experience, and innovation.
  • Identify opportunities for organic growth by aligning with evolving client and industry needs.

End-to-End Delivery Oversight

  • Ensure all projects and programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams through the entire software delivery lifecycle from discovery and planning through to implementation and post-release support.
  • Monitor portfolio health, risks, and resource alignment to ensure delivery success.

Leadership and Team Management

  • Provide strategic oversight and guidance to project managers and delivery leads across your client portfolio.
  • Champion team engagement, growth, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Build a culture of trust, performance, and accountability within and across teams.

Governance, Risk, and Financial Accountability

  • Introduce and manage appropriate governance models to maintain transparency, mitigate risk, and support informed decision-making.
  • Own financial performance across the account including budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets.
  • Balance the needs of the client with internal delivery sustainability and commercial goals.

Agile and Process Excellence

  • Promote Agile delivery principles and modern delivery practices across your engagements.
  • Encourage a mindset of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation within teams.

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience: 10+ years in delivery leadership, consulting, or account management roles ideally within a digital agency or technology services environment, with exposure to strong>Banking and Payments/strong>.

  • Delivery Ownership: Proven track record of leading the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, from early discovery through to launch and post-release optimisation.
  • Client-Centric Approach: Ability to build deep relationships with clients, understand their business, and influence senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong experience managing budgets, delivery forecasts, and account profitability.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to spot opportunities for growth and position Endava as a long-term strategic partner.
  • Industry Background: Experience in strong>financial services, banking, or payments/strong> is highly desirable, with an understanding of sector-specific trends such as Open Banking, instant payments, and regulatory compliance..
  • Agile Capability: Proficiency in Agile delivery methodologies and frameworks.
  • Cultural Awareness: Experience working in or with clients in the Middle East, preferably within Saudi Arabia.

Soft Skills

  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  • Composure and professionalism in high-pressure or ambiguous environments.
  • Excellent communicator who can tailor messaging to technical and business audiences.
  • Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team empowerment and shared success.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Client Delivery Manager

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