We are seeking an accomplished Program Manager with extensive experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Transformation, Change Management, Agile Program Delivery, and Banking/Financial Services. The ideal candidate will lead strategic initiatives that modernize business processes, accelerate AI adoption, enhance operational efficiency, and drive enterprise-wide transformation across banking, capital markets, wealth management, risk, compliance, and corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities
AI & Digital Transformation
- Lead enterprise AI, Generative AI, Intelligent Automation, and Data Transformation programs.
- Define AI adoption roadmaps aligned with business and technology strategies.
- Identify and prioritize AI use cases across front-office, middle-office, and back-office functions.
- Drive implementation of AI-powered solutions for operational efficiency, customer experience, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with Data Science, Engineering, Cloud, Architecture, and Product teams to operationalize AI solutions.
Banking & Financial Services Program Delivery
- Manage large-scale transformation programs within Banking, Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Asset & Wealth Management, Treasury, Risk, and Compliance domains.
- Lead regulatory, operational, and technology initiatives supporting business growth and governance requirements.
- Drive modernization of legacy platforms, cloud transformation, workflow automation, and digital banking solutions.
- Collaborate with business leaders, operations teams, technology stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure successful program execution.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements including SOX, GDPR, AML, KYC, Basel III, CCAR, and internal governance standards.
Program & Portfolio Management
- Manage multi-million-dollar portfolios and cross-functional programs from initiation through closure.
- Establish governance frameworks, steering committees, program controls, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.
- Track scope, budget, schedule, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization.
- Present executive-level updates to leadership and business stakeholders.
- Ensure delivery against strategic objectives, timelines, and financial targets.
Change Management & Business Adoption
- Lead enterprise change management initiatives accompanying AI and technology transformations.
- Conduct organizational impact assessments and stakeholder analysis.
- Develop communication, training, and adoption strategies.
- Drive business readiness and user adoption across global teams.
- Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
Agile Delivery Leadership
- Lead Agile transformation initiatives utilizing Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and Lean principles.
- Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, release planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Establish Agile governance and performance metrics.
- Coach project teams and stakeholders on Agile best practices and delivery excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement and predictability across delivery organizations.
Criteria:
- Should be available onsite for 5 days/week
