Technical Program Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the delivery of cutting-edge Agentic AI solutions for our global corporate banking clients. This pivotal role requires a unique blend of corporate banking expertise, advanced technical program management skills, and exceptional stakeholder engagement capabilities. You will spearhead cross-country teams to design, develop, and implement AI-driven banking solutions that transform client operations and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Agentic AI projects for corporate banking clients, from conceptualization through deployment and scaling
• Manage complex, multi-geography technology programs with distributed teams across different time zones
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and deliver measurable business value

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Serve as primary liaison between banking clients, internal stakeholders, and technical teams
• Conduct regular executive briefings with client leadership and internal senior management
• Manage client expectations, communicate progress, and navigate complex organizational structures
• Translate banking business requirements into technical specifications for AI solutions

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance on Agentic AI architecture, implementation, and integration with existing banking systems
• Ensure solutions comply with banking regulations, security protocols, and data governance requirements
• Collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, and infrastructure teams to design scalable solutions
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and their applications in corporate banking

Cross-Functional Team Management

• Lead and motivate geographically distributed teams of engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts
• Foster collaboration across technology, operations, compliance, and business units
• Implement agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices
• Mentor team members and develop talent within the organization

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

• 7+ years of technical program/project management experience, with at least 3 years in corporate banking or financial services
• Proven track record delivering complex technology projects for banking clients
• Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder relationships at C-level and executive positions
• Experience with AI/ML projects, preferably including conversational AI, autonomous agents, or intelligent automation
• Strong understanding of corporate banking products, processes, and regulatory environment
• Experience leading teams across multiple countries and time zones

Technical Competencies

• Familiarity with AI technologies, machine learning lifecycle, and data infrastructure
• Understanding of banking systems architecture, APIs, and integration patterns
• Experience with agile methodologies and program management tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Knowledge of banking compliance requirements (KYC, AML, GDPR, etc.)

Professional Skills

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
• Strategic thinking with practical execution focus
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Risk management and problem-solving expertise

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred
• PMP, Agile, or related certifications desirable

About Centific

Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem—comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets—to create contextual, multilingual, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

Your Authentic Self at Centific

Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.