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Job Description - SA/AVP, Project Management, Strategic Transformation, CBGO, Group COO (WD80490)

Job Description

SA/AVP, Project Management, Strategic Transformation, CBGO, Group COO - ( WD80490 )

Be at the forefront of digital transformation in consumer banking operations. As AVP, Project Management in the Strategic Transformation team, you will lead high-impact projects, drive innovation, and collaborate with regional teams to shape the future of banking across Asia. This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference, work with cutting-edge AI technologies, and accelerate your career in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

• Drive Singapore-First Innovation & Regional Scalability: Lead the development and execution of interim roadmaps and priorities for Singapore-led initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable and adaptable for regional deployment.
• Lead Change Initiatives: Coordinate and manage high-profile change projects driven by local business needs (e.g., Paylah! travel Debit, YA card), ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business goals.
• Regional Alignment & Governance: Align all Regional Process Owner initiatives and Gen AI use cases with both local and regional strategies, ensuring robust governance and collaboration.
• Process Optimization & Efficiency: Identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement and efficiency opportunities (PIE), leveraging landscape discovery and best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Job Re-Design & Talent Strategy: Champion job re-design and talent strategies, maximizing resource fungibility and building on efficiencies gained from previous years of process improvement, target operating model (TOM), Gen AI, and automation initiatives.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Computer/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Artificial Intelligence).
• Experience: 6–8 years of progressive experience in business analysis, project management, or product within the financial services or technology sector, with at least 3–4 years focused on AI/ML/Gen AI/Digital Transformation projects.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and advanced problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering impactful solutions.
• Experience designing processes that enhance both employee and customer journeys.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies, user story creation, and project management tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management software.
• Deep understanding of translating complex business challenges into viable AI-enabled solutions; advanced knowledge of prompt design, Gen AI outputs, and model tuning.
• Comprehensive understanding of AI/ML/Gen AI governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management principles.

• Opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, with direct impact on the future of banking in Asia.
• Exposure to the latest in AI, machine learning, and automation technologies.
• Collaborative, cross-regional work environment with diverse, high-performing teams.
• Commitment to professional growth, innovation, and inclusion.