Skills and Experience

4.1 Experience & Technical Fluency

Total Experience: 10–15 years in IT project/program management, with at least 3–5 years specifically managing AI, Machine Learning, Data, or Cloud transformation programs.

AI Domain Knowledge: Solid conceptual understanding of GenAI, Predictive AI, Agentic AI, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and foundation models to effectively manage technical squads.

Cloud & Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud platforms (specifically Azure AI/Data services) and hybrid deployment constraints (data residency, latency, secure interconnects).

Lifecycle Management: Solid understanding of MLOps, LLMOps, and software development lifecycles (SDLC) for model deployment, continuous evaluation, and prompt engineering.

Banking/Regulated Environments: Proven experience delivering technology programs in highly regulated sectors (Banking/Financial Services), with a deep understanding of data privacy, security-by-design, and compliance requirements.

4.2 Competency Matrix

Competency Area

Expected Capability

Program Management

Agile, SAFe, Scrum, capacity planning,



budget management, roadmap development, and dependency mapping.

AI & Data Literacy

Foundational understanding of ML lifecycles, GenAI/Agentic AI concepts, RAG, semantic search, and MLOps/LLMOps.

Risk & Governance

Managing delivery within strict regulatory guardrails, tracking Responsible AI controls, privacy, and compliance gates.

Stakeholder Leadership

Executive reporting, cross-squad coordination, conflict resolution, vendor management, and steering committee facilitation.

Strategic Execution

Translating architectural blueprints and business goals into structured, phased delivery plans with measurable KPIs.

- Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Certifications

Active PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/SAFe certifications are highly preferred.

Certifications in Cloud Practitioner (Azure) or AI/ML Foundations are a strong advantage.

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