Innovation Programs Lead – Banking & Finance

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Innovation Programme Lead to drive cross‑functional squads exploring future‑focused opportunities including Agentic Commerce, AI-enabled experiences and new payment technologies.

You will manage end‑to‑end project lifecycle, coordinate governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement, and empower talent development through university engagement and campus initiatives. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Available to start immediately or within short notice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support innovation squads exploring future-focused opportunities across areas such as Agentic Commerce, Stablecoins, AI-enabled experiences and emerging payment technologies.
• Manage the end-to-end innovation project lifecycle, including project intake, squad formation, sprint planning, progress tracking, demonstrations, reporting and follow-up.
• Maintain and monitor the innovation project pipeline, supporting prioritization, planning and execution of key initiatives.
• Oversee day-to-day Innovation Lab operations, including equipment management, onboarding, resource coordination and operational readiness.
• Coordinate ecosystem showcases, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities, managing logistics, communications, action tracking and post-event follow-ups.
• Develop and manage university engagement programmes and student work-study initiatives to support Innovation Lab projects and talent development.
• Organize campus talks, workshops, innovation challenges and other talent engagement activities to build awareness and strengthen the innovation ecosystem.
• Manage programme governance and reporting, including dashboards, project trackers, status reports, governance materials and management updates.
• Support budget planning, procurement activities and operational financial management across Innovation Lab programmes and initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, progress updates and communications for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support the adoption of AI-first ways of working, leveraging AI tools to enhance project planning, content development, reporting, communications and overall programme delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve programme processes, operational efficiency and collaboration across innovation initiatives.
• Adhoc tasks and projects as assigned

Education

Minimum Degree in a related discipline

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience

Able to start immediately or within short notice

Job description

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Innovation Programme Lead to drive cross‑functional squads exploring future‑focused opportunities including Agentic Commerce, AI-enabled experiences and new payment technologies.

You will manage end‑to‑end project lifecycle, coordinate governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement, and empower talent development through university engagement and campus initiatives. Immediate start available.