Director / Program Manager (Data Management)

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead large-scale, complex data management and analytics programmes within a leading banking environment. This role will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of strategic Data Governance, Data Quality, and Data Management initiatives across the organisation. You will drive end-to-end programme delivery, manage multi-million-dollar budgets, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while ensuring commercial success and delivery excellence. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong project governance, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated banking environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme Leadership & DeliveryManage the delivery of various streams of complex, multi-year Data, Analytics, and Digital transformation programmes Drive the execution of data management and analytics capabilities within high-profile, global programmes, ensuring delivery aligns with strategic roadmaps and adoption plans.Manage the overall programme budget, tracking the financial health of multiple projects and ensuring the programme as a whole delivers value.Oversee project planning, scope definition, timeline management, resource allocation, risk identification, and dependency mapping.Governance & ComplianceEstablish and maintain robust programme governance frameworks, including preparing Investment Approval requests and managing approval processes.Organise and facilitate Programme Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and chair Project Working Group (PWG) meetings with attendees from all required countries across the region.Ensure compliance with internal governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.Govern and define data quality standards and monitoring for the programme, maintaining alignment with reporting standards as prescribed by the Business or wider transformation teams.Stakeholder ManagementPartner closely with stakeholders across Finance, Data, Technology, and Business Units to align priorities, manage dependencies, and ensure successful outcomes.Prepare and present programme updates, risk assessments, and progress reports to management and steering committees.Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders while ensuring delivery excellence.Budget & Resource ManagementManage programme budgets, expenditures, and resource utilisation.Track the financial health of multiple projects and ensure the programme delivers value.Manage and track programme/project related financials and costs.RequirementsExperience & EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.Minimum 15 years of experience in data managementStrong background in banking or financial services is a MUSTAt least 5 years of experience managing regional data analytics or business intelligence projects. Strong knowledge of data governance and data management.Experience with analytics solutions, and business intelligence tools.Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the banking sector (e.g., MAS TRM, GDPR).Governance & Programme Management SkillsProven experience in establishing and managing programme governance frameworks.Experience with PSC, steering committee, and project working group facilitation.Strong financial management and budget tracking capabilities.Soft SkillsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed organisation.Proven leadership and team management capabilities.Preferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.Experience with AI/ML and GenAI initiatives in banking.Interested candidates please email your latest resume to [email protected]