Cobden & Carter International

KDN Delivery Center Leader Advisory

Cobden & Carter International  •  Makati City, PH (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

The Delivery Centre
Leader will be responsible for managing the overall operations of the
organizations delivery hub in the Philippines. This role ensures seamless
integration with global strategies while driving delivery excellence, people
development, stakeholder engagement, and operational stability. The position
also upholds compliance with corporate risk, quality, and governance standards.

Responsibilities:

As Delivery Centre Head:

  • Act as the local
    representative for community engagement initiatives, particularly in HR,
    recruitment, and employee programs.
  • Drive the Centres culture,
    ensuring alignment with global values and service standards.
  • Position the Centre as an
    employer of choice for professionals in delivery and compliance.
  • Lead the local leadership
    team, governance processes, and decision-making structures.
  • Implement employee-focused
    initiatives including engagement surveys, retention, mentoring, and career
    development.
  • Manage staff welfare budgets
    and discretionary spending outside of project costs.
  • Oversee support functions
    (HR, IT, Admin, Risk) to maintain scalable operations.
  • Represent the Centre locally
    and foster alignment with regional leadership.
  • Operationalize new global
    processes and ensure adoption within the Philippine hub.
  • Lead CSR, Diversity &
    Inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives locally.

As Head of Delivery:

  • Integrate Philippine delivery
    operations into the global framework to ensure consistent service
    delivery.
  • Collaborate with global and
    regional function leaders to expand and refine service offerings.
  • Drive growth initiatives
    including market expansion, workforce scaling, delivery innovation, and
    client satisfaction.
  • Ensure adoption of
    standardized tools, technologies, policies, and processes.
  • Coordinate delivery across
    geographies and service lines where needed.
  • Build a high-performance
    culture focused on consistent, high-quality client outcomes.
  • Lead KPI planning and
    monitoring across quality, financial performance, and resource management.
  • Ensure annual targets are
    achieved and adjusted in line with business dynamics.
  • Oversee compliance with
    corporate quality, risk, and governance standards.
  • Provide performance insights
    to support strategic decision-making.

Focus Areas:

  • Client
    Management

    Oversee client onboarding, transitions, and solution delivery.
  • Sales
    Alignment

    Represent the Philippine Centre in regional and global sales initiatives.
  • Risk
    Management

    Assess and escalate delivery-related risks appropriately.
  • Process
    Excellence

    Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Business
    Continuity

    Maintain compliance with business continuity standards and certifications
    (ISO/SOC).
  • Efficiency
    & Cost Management
    Improve delivery team utilization and optimize cost-to-serve.
  • Innovation Lead digital
    transformation and automation initiatives to strengthen delivery
    capabilities.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 15 years of
    progressive leadership experience in shared services, compliance,
    technology, or process delivery within a global environment.
  • Proven track record in
    managing large-scale, multi-functional teams across geographies.
  • Strong experience in hiring,
    employee engagement, succession planning, and culture building.
  • Background in risk
    management, quality, and client satisfaction within a matrixed
    environment.
  • Expertise in process
    excellence and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six
    Sigma).
  • MBA or equivalent
    post-graduate qualification is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and
    collaboration skills across global stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with risk,
    quality, and governance frameworks is an advantage.

Work
Setup:

Shift:
Day shift

Setup:
Hybrid

Budget:
Open

Location:
Makati City

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