VP, Advanced AI Program Manager, Enterprise AI, Innovation Group

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned AI/GenAI Program Manager to lead end-to-end initiatives, ensure timely delivery, and manage governance around ethics, data privacy, and compliance.

The role requires 8+ years in program management with at least 2 years in AI/GenAI or digital transformation, plus strong stakeholder management and leadership skills. You will partner closely with senior leaders across business units to deliver measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years in program management with at least 2 years in AI/GenAI or digital transformation.
• Understanding of AML/KYC risk concepts; GenAI knowledge is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute AI/GenAI program roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, product teams, and technical experts to ensure alignment.
• Oversee end-to-end program lifecycle including planning, execution, and delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Establish governance frameworks for AI ethics, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive organizational readiness for AI adoption through change management and measure business impact.

Skills

Program management

GenAI technologies

Data analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd About UOB United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in.

As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description The role oversees the end‑to‑end lifecycle of AI/GenAI initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards, while proactively managing risks. It also establishes strong governance for ethics, data privacy, and compliance, and drives change management, adoption, and measurement of tangible business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Strategy & Planning: Define and execute Al/GenAl program roadmap aligned with business objectives. Identify opportunities for Al/GenAl adoption across business units. Develop business cases and ROl models for Al initiatives.


• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership, product teams, and technical experts to ensure alignment. Act as the primary liaison between business and technical teams for Al projects.


• Execution & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end program lifecycle, including planning, execution, and monitoring. Ensure timely delivery of Al/GenAl solutions within scope, budget, and quality standards.


• Governance & Compliance: Establish governance frameworks for Al ethics, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Monitor risks and implement mitigation strategies.


• Change Management & Adoption: Drive organizational readiness for Al/GenAl adoption through training and communication. Measure and report on program success metrics and business impact.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field.


• Experience: >8 years in program management, with at least 2 years in Al/GenAl or digital transformation. Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale cross-functional programs.


• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/ Know Your Customer (KYC) risk management key concepts. Familiarity with GenAl technologies, and data analytics will be an added advantage.


• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

Additional Requirements

• Develop (Competency), Engage (Competency), Execute (Competency), Strategise (Competency)

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.