Program Manager to lead and collaborate closely with vendors on multiple significant initiatives.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership:
Lead and oversee multiple large-scale AI/ML initiatives within the trade portfolio, with a focus on optimizing business processes with novel technology solution
Act as the primary liaison between the bank and vendors, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
Provide strategic direction and vision for the successful execution of AI/ML projects related to various financing processes
Vendor Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring alignment with the bank's goals and objectives related to BG, LC, and other financing processes.
Monitor and evaluate vendor performance, addressing any issues promptly to ensure project success.
Collaborate with vendors to define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables, specifically tailored to banking processes.
Project Planning and Execution:
Develop comprehensive project plans, including milestones, timelines, and resource requirements, considering intricacies of banking processes
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of AI/ML solutions in financing processes.
Mitigate risks and proactively address challenges throughout the project lifecycle, with a deep understanding of banking operations.
Stakeholder Communication:
Communicate project progress, key milestones, and potential risks to senior management and stakeholders, emphasizing the impact on financing processes.
Facilitate regular status meetings with internal teams and vendors to ensure alignment with project goals, specifically tailored to banking requirements.
Budget Management:
Manage project budgets effectively, tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
Work closely with finance teams to forecast and allocate resources appropriately for financing-related initiatives.