FSSBU - Program Manager / Director - Data & AI with Banking Domain

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-year Data, Analytics, Digital, and GenAI transformation programs for enterprise clients.
• Manage delivery of large deals ($1M-$5M+), ensuring execution is on time, within budget, and meets quality standards.
• Drive the full program lifecycle: planning, estimation, execution, governance, and closure.
• Establish and track program KPIs, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, building strong and lasting relationships.
• Set and manage client expectations effectively, ensuring alignment on scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive alignment across business and technology teams.
• Lead and support proposal development, solution estimation, and business case creation.
• Identify opportunities for account expansion and drive incremental revenue growth.
• Own financials including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L accountability.
• Proactively identify scope creep and deviations from agreed deliverables.
• Define and execute change management governance, including:
• Creation and management of change orders
• Effort re-estimation and impact assessment
• Influencing clients to align on revised scope, timelines, and commercials
• Write detailed SoW and Change orders
• Ensure strong governance and contractual compliance throughout program execution.
• Lead solution sizing, effort estimation, and resource planning, often within aggressive timelines.
• Develop comprehensive delivery plans, including dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage large, geographically distributed teams (onshore/offshore) delivering complex programs.
• Optimize resource allocation across locations to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Drive programs across key areas:
• Data Governance & Data Management
• Data Migration & Integration
• Cloud & Big Data Platforms
• Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning
• GenAI transformation initiatives
• Champion modern engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Go-getter mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience working with Fortune 500 clients is a plus.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• Stakeholder influence and conflict resolution
• Results-driven delivery leadership
• Collaboration across cross-functional and global teams

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead high-impact, multi-million-dollar data programs
Work with senior client stakeholders and leadership teams
Be part of a growth-focused consulting organization driving digital transformation

Pay

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $126,000 - $145,000

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Roth 401(k) plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.