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
Candidates with very short notice periods (relocating to the work location) will be prioritized.
