Associate Director (AI Hub GTS)

Project Planning & Execution

• Strategize and oversee the execution of AI application development and deployment within Audit functions.
• Lead requirement gathering workshops with Audit Innovation teams to define and refine project scope and deliverables.
• Translate business requirements into project plans and actionable tasks, ensuring alignment with timelines and resources.
  

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of Managers, Seniors, and Associates, promoting high-quality solution delivery.
• Facilitate technical and soft-skills training to continuously develop team capabilities in audit and AI domains.
• Foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
  

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across member firms, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.
• Coordinate with onshore teams to understand business needs and guide the development team in building custom solutions.
• Demonstrate professionalism and clarity in communication with engagement teams and leadership.
  

Technology & Innovation Enablement

• Support the development of proof of concepts for audit-related AI use cases in collaboration with Developers and Solution Architects.
• Stay current with emerging tools and technologies relevant to AI in Audit, and promote their adoption within projects.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and the use of technology to enhance service delivery.
  

Agile & Delivery Frameworks

• Apply Agile and Scaled Agile methodologies to manage iterative delivery of AI solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams including Business Analysts and technical experts to ensure timely and impactful project outcomes.
• Hold relevant certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist to support structured project delivery.
  

Development Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts to understand project requirements and provide guidance on solution design and best practices for audit-focused tools.
• Lead the preparation and review of documentation including business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other project artifacts to ensure readiness for deployment.
• Coordinate testing and validation of new solution releases in partnership with the Product Integrity team.
• Ensure robust project control mechanisms, including change control, risk management, and testing protocols.
• Monitor and manage resources, budgets, and capital costs, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
  

People Management Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Act as a performance manager, coaching GTS professionals on career development and providing continuous feedback throughout the year.
• Drive team-level and GDC-wide performance development initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, maintaining effective relationships across internal and external teams.
  

Project Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives and corporate social responsibility programs within the firm.
• Apply proven project management skills to oversee multiple client-facing projects, ensuring timely delivery and issue resolution.
• Champion efficiency, compliance, and innovation across projects, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support business development efforts and lead strategic programs from planning through execution, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Ensure adherence to internal frameworks and guidelines, promoting compliance across self and team activities.
  

• PMP/CM or PMI-ACP, SAFE POPM certifications
• Project management skills in development projects - Working knowledge of JIRA/Confluence
• Experience with applying emerging technologies in solution development
• Project Planning and execution, Stakeholder communication
• Risk & Issue management
  

Preferred Technical & Functional Skills

• Cloud platforms - AWS/GCP/Azure - MLOps/LLMOps awareness
  

• Excellent communication skills
• Good management and employee interface
• People management skills with demonstrated ability to build a transparent and cohesive team
• Hands on experience in managing process delivery, emphasis on People and Process Management
• Flexible to work timings and working in different technologies and projects
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, business leaders and delivery leads, and promote effective cross-team collaboration
• Ensure financial targets of hours and utilization are met. Monitor achievement and implement proactive measures to mitigate deviations
• Ability to influence strategy and policies around
  

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Strategize and oversee the execution of AI application development and deployment within Audit functions.
• Lead requirement gathering workshops with Audit Innovation teams to define and refine project scope and deliverables.
• Translate business requirements into project plans and actionable tasks, ensuring alignment with timelines and resources.
  

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of Managers, Seniors, and Associates, promoting high-quality solution delivery.
• Facilitate technical and soft-skills training to continuously develop team capabilities in audit and AI domains.
• Foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
  

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across member firms, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.
• Coordinate with onshore teams to understand business needs and guide the development team in building custom solutions.
• Demonstrate professionalism and clarity in communication with engagement teams and leadership.
  

Technology & Innovation Enablement

• Support the development of proof of concepts for audit-related AI use cases in collaboration with Developers and Solution Architects.
• Stay current with emerging tools and technologies relevant to AI in Audit, and promote their adoption within projects.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and the use of technology to enhance service delivery.
  

Agile & Delivery Frameworks

• Apply Agile and Scaled Agile methodologies to manage iterative delivery of AI solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams including Business Analysts and technical experts to ensure timely and impactful project outcomes.
• Hold relevant certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist to support structured project delivery.
  

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Project Management related academic qualifications (e.g.: MBA, PMP)
• Exposure to GenAI projects
  

Work Experience

• Total number of years of work experience 9-14 years
• Relevant number of years of Project Management - Experience with Audit and Finance domain 8+
• Formulated and execute strategic plans to integrate technology to drive business / process improvements