Senior Executive Leader

We seek a seasoned leader to manage large teams of professionals, focusing on delivering expert services in the Data & AI space for Banking and Finance clients.

• Oversight of end-to-end delivery across a portfolio of projects within the Banking and Finance sector is crucial.
• Management of a large team of resources, ensuring timely delivery, financial management, and quality standards is essential.
• Effective project governance, risk management, and escalation processes for all projects are vital.
• Continuously monitor and improve delivery processes and methodologies to drive operational efficiency.

• Project Management and Delivery:
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery across a portfolio of projects within the Banking and Finance sector.
  • Manage and lead a large team of resources, ensuring timely delivery, financial management, and quality standards.
  • Ensure effective project governance, risk management, and escalation processes are in place for all projects.
  • Monitor and continuously improve delivery processes and methodologies to increase project efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, including C-level executives.
  • Build strong relationships with clients to understand their strategic objectives and ensure alignment with delivered solutions.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing proactive solutions and insights to drive client success.
  • Conduct regular business reviews and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Consulting and Advisory Services:
  • Provide expert consulting and advisory services to Banking and Finance clients, assisting them in transforming their business processes and IT strategies.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance service offerings and help clients navigate digital transformation and Data & AI initiatives.
  • Lead business analysis and problem-solving efforts, helping clients identify areas for optimization and innovation.
• Sales and Business Development:
  • Support sales activities, including solution design, proposal development, and client presentations.
  • Drive the expansion of the portfolio by identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts.
  • Participate in RFP responses, engage in client discussions, and create winning proposals that meet both client requirements and organizational goals.
• Financial Acumen:
  • Track financial performance, including revenue, margin, and cost optimization.
  • Monitor and control project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising delivery quality.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of project managers, consultants, and technical professionals.
  • Foster a high-performance culture through continuous learning, development, and employee engagement.
  • Support resource allocation and workforce planning to meet current and future project demands.
• Innovation and Process Improvement:
  • Assess and enhance delivery frameworks, methodologies, and tools to increase project efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in IT service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, particularly within the Banking and Finance domain.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field. An MBA or other relevant advanced degrees are preferred.
• 18+ years of experience in IT services / management consulting, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing a large-scale portfolio in the Banking and Finance domain focusing on Data & AI service offerings.
• Experience in managing large teams of professionals across multiple locations.
• Strong expertise in Banking and Finance, stakeholder management, and delivery.
• Prior experience in sales and business development, including successful client engagements.

Key Skills:

• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive large teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Client Management: Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities, particularly at the executive level.
• Banking and Finance Expertise: Ability to provide strategic consulting and advisory services, particularly around digital transformation.
• Project Delivery: Solid understanding of delivery methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and traditional project management.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills with experience handling budgets.
• Presales Acumen: Experience supporting sales teams with presales activities and growing client accounts.