VP, AI Transformation & Solutions Lead - APAC & Japan

SMBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group in Singapore seeks an experienced AI/Transformation Programme Manager to lead end-to-end AI initiatives. You will translate business needs into structured delivery plans, coordinate with Tokyo and global teams, and ensure governance and risk controls are applied.

You will drive portfolio tracking, budgeting, and adoption of AI tooling while supporting client proposals with cross-functional teams. Strong Java/Japanese language communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in consulting, technology or financial services with ownership of AI or data transformation initiatives.
• Experience with Japanese financial institutions and cross-border delivery.
• Strong governance, risk and regulatory awareness in AI/data projects.
• Proficiency in English and Japanese for stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Own AI initiatives end-to-end: from use-case to go-live and post-implementation review.
• Translate business needs into structured workstreams and delivery plans.
• Coordinate with AID Tokyo, SMBC Head Office, JRI, IT and external vendors.
• Serve as interface between business and tech teams, supporting APAC/global activities.
• Ensure AI projects meet governance, data management and risk controls; escalate as needed.
• Maintain portfolio tracking, budgets, resources and management reporting for AID Singapore.
• Support AI-driven client proposals with Relationship Managers and product teams.

Skills

English

Japanese

PM/Programme management

Requirements definition

Business analysis

AI governance

Data analytics

BI literacy

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Workflow automation

AI prototyping

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-border coordination

Education

Bachelor's or higher in business/data/tech

Job description

SMBC Group in Singapore seeks an experienced AI/Transformation Programme Manager to lead end-to-end AI initiatives. You will translate business needs into structured delivery plans, coordinate with Tokyo and global teams, and ensure governance and risk controls are applied.

You will drive portfolio tracking, budgeting, and adoption of AI tooling while supporting client proposals with cross-functional teams. Strong Java/Japanese language communication is essential.