Temp - VP - Technical Delivery Manager - (ProcessUnity Implementation - Third Party Management)

Who we are

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin Limited (SMFD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC and is growing rapidly as a Centre of Excellence for the bank’s universal banking business across EMEA.  It provides a range of technology and operational support services, aligned to SMBC’s growth, innovation, and transformation strategies..

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced VP-level Technical Delivery Manager to support the implementation of ProcessUnity as a SaaS solution for Third Party Management (TPM). The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of experience in systems implementation, preferably within banking or financial services, and have a strong understanding of third-party processes, SaaS integration, and technical/non-functional requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical implementation of ProcessUnity, ensuring alignment with procurement workflows and risk management objectives.
• Review, analyse and challenge technical and non-functional requirements, translating system constraints and architectural needs into detailed Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs) or equivalent specifications.
• Facilitate and coordinate IT activities including IT governance approvals, configuration, testing, and deployment in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Oversee the integration between ProcessUnity and other enterprise platforms (e.g., Coupa, SNOW).
• Engage stakeholders across Procurement, Risk, Compliance, and IT, driving consensus and ensuring project alignment.
• Manage communications and reporting, providing updates to senior stakeholders and ensuring transparency throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies related to third-party risk and data governance.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in business/systems analysis, with a focus on banking, procurement, or third-party risk management.
• Proven experience implementing SaaS platforms, ideally ProcessUnity or similar GRC/TPRM tools.
• Strong understanding of technical and non-functional requirements, including performance, security, and scalability.
• Experience with interface specification and integration design, including APIs and data mapping.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technical perspectives.
• Familiarity with vendor risk assessment frameworks, procurement lifecycle, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ECB, GDPR).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with GRC platforms and third-party risk workflows.
• Knowledge of ProcessUnity configuration, risk scoring, and automated workflows.
• Understanding of procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP).
• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and SQL.
• Exposure to Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Resilience and adaptability in high-pressure situations with time-sensitive deliverables.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, CTPRA) are a plus.