Information Technology Program Director-SVP

As the Head of Technical Delivery, you will be responsible for leading banking transformation programs, defining program scope and objectives, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Your role will involve strategic planning, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, team leadership, and mentoring. To excel in this position, you should possess an MBA or equivalent advanced degree, along with certifications such as PMP or equivalent. **Key Responsibilities:** - Head banking transformation programs in the Domestic BFSI space, focusing on core/transaction banking modernization, process reengineering, and digital initiatives. - Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with organizational goals. - Develop and execute comprehensive program roadmaps and strategies, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and customer needs. - Collaborate with executive leadership, product teams, technology partners, and external vendors for successful program delivery. - Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards. - Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program goals, foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and mentor junior program managers and team members. **Qualifications:** - MBA or equivalent advanced degree. - Certifications such as PMP or equivalent. **Required Skills:** - 20+ years of professional experience with a strong focus on core banking transformations in the Domestic BFSI space. - Experience in managing multiple product implementations, including handling complex stakeholder landscapes. **Preferred Skills:** - Domain expertise in core/transaction banking and familiarity with regulatory requirements and emerging trends in financial services. - Expertise in program governance, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation. - Technical proficiency in modern core/transaction banking platforms and technologies, methodologies such as Agile, SAFe, and DevOps, and leadership skills to inspire and lead diverse teams. Please note: The position is for a Grade-SVP role located in Chennai, requiring recent experience in handling technical delivery for Indian Banks or APAC.,