Program Delivery Lead - FinTech Platforms (Consulting)

Program Delivery Lead - FinTech Platforms (Consulting) at Intellibus Program Delivery Lead - FinTech Platforms (Consulting) at Intellibus in Hoboken, New Jersey Posted in about 24 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Intellibus Consulting is a boutique engineering and AI transformation firm building mission-critical platforms for leading financial institutions. We are hands-on builders - our leaders stay close to architecture, engineering, and production systems while partnering directly with client executives. Job Description We're looking for a Technical Delivery Leader with a strong engineering background who has delivered complex fintech or banking platforms in high-performance consulting or enterprise environments. This is a lead-from-the-front, execution-first role - not PMO, not coordination. You will be expected to operate at pace, drive outcomes, and work closely with engineering teams building production-critical systems. Looking for candidates who have demonstrated sustained success in demanding environments, not those who have left due to performance or pace constraints. End-to-End Delivery Leadership Own delivery across multiple engineering teams building fintech/banking platforms. Drive execution across architecture, development, testing, deployment, and production. Deliver under tight timelines, regulatory constraints, and high stakeholder expectations. Execution Under Pressure Operate effectively in fast-paced, high-demand environments. Manage competing priorities, dependencies, and delivery risks. Drive teams to meet aggressive timelines without compromising quality. Technical Leadership Deeply understand and challenge. System architecture. API strategies. Event-driven and distributed systems. Data pipelines and reconciliation flows. Partner closely with engineering teams - not operate at a distance. Production & Stability Ownership Own production readiness and system reliability. Lead incident reviews, root cause analysis, and stability improvements. Ensure systems meet enterprise standards for performance, resilience, and compliance. Client & Executive Engagement Act as the primary delivery partner to senior client stakeholders (VP/CXO). Lead executive reviews, roadmap discussions, and escalation management. Translate business priorities into clear, actionable delivery plans. Consulting & Program Leadership Lead delivery within consulting environments. Navigate ambiguity, shifting scope, and stakeholder pressure. Maintain delivery velocity while protecting engineering quality. Communication & Documentation (Critical) Create high-quality client-facing materials: Architecture overviews Delivery plans Risk and mitigation frameworks Stability and incident reports Translate complex technical discussions into structured, executive-ready content Engineering Depth & Technical Background (Must-Have) Candidates must come from a strong engineering background and be comfortable operating close to code, architecture, and production systems. We are specifically looking for individuals who have : Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer (preferably backend). Strong understanding of : Java / Spring Boot-based systems. Event-driven architecture (Kafka or similar). Microservices and distributed systems. REST APIs and integration patterns. Experience working with : UNIX / Linux environments. Cloud platforms (AWS preferred). CI/CD pipelines and release management. Must be able to : Read and understand code when needed. Challenge engineers and architects on design, performance, and scalability. Engage meaningfully in architecture and production discussions. Required Experience Must-Have 15+ years in technology delivery. 8-10+ years leading complex engineering programs. Strong experience in fintech, banking, or capital markets platforms. Proven track record of successful delivery in fast-paced, high-performance environments. Consulting Pedigree (Highly Preferred) Experience at: Accenture, IBM, Big 4, or similar consulting environments. Demonstrated strong tenure and success , not short stints.

Technical Depth Strong understanding of:

Distributed systems and microservices. APIs and event-driven architecture. Cloud platforms (AWS preferred). CI/CD and release management. Data pipelines, batch processing, and reconciliation. Monitoring, observability, and incident response. Leadership & Business Skills Executive-level communication and stakeholder management. Strong ownership mindset - drives outcomes, not status updates. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Comfortable operating under pressure and defending delivery decisions. Presentation & Documentation (Non-Negotiable) Exceptional PowerPoint / Google Slides skills. Strong technical writing ability. Proven experience presenting to senior stakeholders. What We Are NOT Looking For PMO / coordination-only profiles. Candidates without strong engineering foundations. Profiles lacking fintech/banking platform experience. Candidates with multiple short stints in consulting roles without proven success. Individuals unable to operate in fast-paced, high-performance environments. Business & Leadership Skills MBA or equivalent business leadership experience strongly preferred. Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable owning escalations and defending technical delivery decisions. Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution. Our Hiring Process 15-minute introductory call with Intellibus Recruiting Team. Proctored GQ assessment + Slideware (presentation) evaluation. Technical & Delivery Leadership Interview (30-45 min). Executive Interview. Offer. If you are interested in reaching out to us, please apply, and our team will contact you within the hour.