Established Financial Institution is seeking a highly experienced Project Director - AI to lead large-scale Artificial Intelligence initiatives across their banking business. This role is critical in shaping our enterprise AI roadmap, driving responsible innovation, and delivering high-impact transformation programs that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
You will oversee multi-year AI program, manage cross-functional delivery teams, and work closely with senior executives to execute our AI strategy in a safe, ethical, and scalable way.
Roles :
- Lead the end-to-end AI programme portfolio across Retail, Business, and Institutional Banking.
- Build and maintain a multi-year AI transformation roadmap.
- Own delivery of major AI projects including generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, fraud detection, risk scoring, and customer service applications.
- Establish robust governance frameworks, delivery methodologies, and risk controls.
- Partner with Senior Stakeholders Business Unit leaders to articulate value, manage risk, and secure sponsorship.
- Communicate programme updates through clear dashboards, investment papers, and board-level reporting.
- Manage cross-functional teams: data scientists, engineers, analysts, change managers, and PMs.
- Oversee internal teams and external vendors, consulting partners, and technology providers.
- Drive capability uplift and promote a strong culture of innovation and delivery excellence.
Requirements :
- 10+ years in programme or project leadership roles, including large-scale transformation in financial services.
- Proven track record delivering AI, data, analytics, or new emerging technologies at enterprise scale.
- Strong understanding of banking processes, digital platforms, and regulatory environments
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets $10M and multi-year programmes.
- Excellent executive stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Expertise in delivery frameworks (Agile, Scaled Agile SAFe, PRINCE2, MSP, PMBOK).
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