Senior Project Manager – AI & Data (Banking Industry)

Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic AI, GenAI, and Data programs and projects, ensuring alignment with the bank’s project management standards from initiation through closure.Define and manage project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, while proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.Serve as the primary contact for senior stakeholders, technology leads, vendors, and regional/head office counterparts, ensuring effective governance through steering committees, decision forums, approvals, and reporting.Oversee AI, GenAI, analytics, and data platform initiatives, embedding responsible AI principles across the lifecycle, including ethics, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.Translate complex technical and data concepts into clear, executive-level communication and decision materials.Manage project financials, including budget planning, forecasting, and cost tracking, while leading vendor engagement and optimizing resource utilization.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred; Agile/Scrum certification is an advantage.Minimum 12 years of IT project management experience, including at least 3–5 years leading large-scale, complex initiatives. Demonstrated success in delivering AI, GenAI, data analytics, or data platform programs. Experience working in regulated industries such as banking or financial services. Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder, regional initiatives. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Solid understanding of AI, data analytics, cloud platforms, and modern data architecture. Strong capabilities in risk, issue, dependency, and financial management. Thanks, and Best RegardsKaranam Vijaya Kiran(EA Registration no: R1443178)HP: +6592333815Recruitment ManagerHelius Technologies Pte Ltd (EA Licence No: 11C3373)https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-karanam-68462131/