Delivery Director - Auckland

About the Company At Future Secure AI, we're building something genuinely new — and we're looking for people bold enough to build it with us. We work at the frontier of AI, tackling big, real-world problems for global enterprises across multiple industries, armed with state-of-the-art technology and a culture that prizes courage, rigor, and relentless curiosity. Our BRAVER values aren't just words on a wall — they describe the kind of people we are and the standard we hold ourselves to every day. Our leadership team is entrepreneurial, experienced, and accessible, with an open-door policy that means you'll never be just a number here. We invest seriously in your growth because we know our success depends on yours. If you're ready to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, push into uncharted territory, and do work that genuinely matters, Future Secure AI is the place for you. Future Secure AI is a global AI leader backed by one of the world’s largest investment banks.We operate like an agile startup with powerful C‑suite relationships across major enterprises.Our mission: enabling humans and AI Co‑Workers to achieve 10x performance.We’re scaling fast across industries and regions—and we’re looking for exceptional talent to join our journey.The OpportunityWe’re seeking a Delivery Director – APAC to lead end‑to‑end delivery across a multi‑project AI portfolio, overseeing ~70 engineers, analysts, data scientists, and quality specialists. This role is perfect for a delivery leader who thrives in large‑scale, multi‑team environments, combines technical fluency with operational excellence, and can steer a fast‑moving AI organisation with clarity and confidence. You’ll partner closely with the Senior Delivery Director, Engagement Leads, and technical leadership to ensure our customers feel supported, confident, and delighted.What You’ll LeadEnd‑to‑End Delivery OwnershipOwn delivery lifecycle across Discovery → Build → Validation → Deployment → ScaleDrive predictable, high‑quality delivery across multiple squadsManage project plans, risks, dependencies & portfolio‑level reportingTrack delivery health and lead mitigationLift productivity using code reuse, AI tools & design standardsHold teams accountable through data and operating metricsCustomer & Stakeholder LeadershipSenior escalation point for delivery challengesPartner with Engagement Leads to shape delivery roadmapsCommunicate direction clearly to executives and customersReset expectations when needed—always transparentlyPeople & Culture LeadershipFoster a culture of accountability, learning, and high performanceCoach team leads, develop talent, and build future leadersSupport hiring, onboarding & capability developmentPromote trust, psychological safety & cohesionResource Planning & ScalingAllocate resources across squads and resolve conflictsManage medium‑ and long‑term workforce planningPartner with People & Talent on recruitment prioritiesIdentify capacity constraints early What You Bring7–12+ years in delivery leadership Experience leading 50–100+ person delivery organisationsStrong background in software, digital, data, AI or cloudDeep understanding of delivery mechanics & continuous optimisationExperience with enterprise customers (finance, government, insurance ideal)Executive‑level communication & stakeholder managementSkilled in risk management, forecasting & resource balancingComfortable in fast‑scaling, high‑velocity environmentsA passion for AI and its business impactWhy Join Us?A high-performance cultureState-of-the-art technologyExperience world-class leadershipScale of impact and purposeA competitive salary and a huge growth trajectoryWork with the best in the industryFlexible work environmentDiversity and creativity
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