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• Spearhead the Delivery Department, ensuring seamless execution of IT service delivery across diverse technology programs and SaaS product initiatives.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams of 15-40 professionals, including Project Managers, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, UI/UX Designers, and IT Support Specialists, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee multiple concurrent enterprise SaaS programs across international markets, including UAE, UK, and US, driving full end-to-end delivery lifecycle from initiation to production deployment.
• Implement best practices in IT service management to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Leverage data-driven insights to optimize delivery processes and improve operational efficiency.

• Led enterprise-level IT service delivery for innovative Fintech solutions in the UAE, enhancing digital banking capabilities.
• Spearheaded the successful launch of the YAP Digital Banking Platform, optimizing workflows for IBAN management, customer onboarding, and payments within a dynamic product ecosystem.
• Championed Agile methodologies by facilitating key ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, driving efficiency across multiple engineering teams.
• Fostered cross-functional collaboration among product owners, engineering, and QA teams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Improved team performance and project outcomes through effective communication and stakeholder engagement, contributing to overall service excellence.

• Oversaw comprehensive IT service delivery processes, ensuring seamless integration from project initiation to deployment.
• Championed Agile methodologies, enhancing team collaboration, operational efficiency, and service delivery timelines.
• Assessed and mitigated service-related risks, dependencies, and obstacles; proactively addressed and resolved critical issues to maintain service continuity.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives that elevated service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align IT services with business objectives, optimizing resource allocation and performance metrics.

• Executed comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, regression, integration, and system testing, to ensure high-quality enterprise software delivery.
• Developed a strong understanding of IT Service Delivery processes, enhancing service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to streamline QA processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Leveraged knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and release management to optimize project timelines and deliverables.
• Championed best practices in quality assurance, contributing to a reduction in post-release defects and improved software reliability.