Program Director

Looking for 12+ Years of experience

Notice period- immediate to 30 days

Location - All over India ( Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, Noida, Hyderabad, Mumbai)

Role:

Program Director

Primary Skill:

Project Manager with Core banking

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for core banking transformation and product integration initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Proven methodologies and best practices for the end-to-end implementation of Thought Machine (Vault Core) platforms.
• Best practices for sequencing product migrations, considering inter-product dependencies, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations; track progress and manage risks proactively.
• Coordinate integration of third-party products, fintech solutions, and legacy systems with core banking platforms.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and security protocols throughout project lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) with key stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on project status, milestones, and KPIs to senior management and steering committees.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive continuous enhancement in project delivery practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years experience in complex program management, with at least 8 years focused on core banking and product integration projects.
• Strong understanding of core banking systems (such Thought Machine, Temenos, Finacle etc.) and integration frameworks (API, middleware, microservices).
• Proven track record in managing large-scale banking transformation projects and integrating digital products (Account deposit, mortgages , lending, etc.).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in multicultural, distributed teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Flexibility to work across time zones and willingness to travel as required by project demands.