Program Director

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered on digital, engineering and cloud, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of $13+ billion.

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Role:

Program Director

Primary Skill:

Project Manager with Core banking

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for core banking transformation and product integration initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Proven methodologies and best practices for the end-to-end implementation of Thought Machine (Vault Core) platforms.
• Best practices for sequencing product migrations, considering inter-product dependencies, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations; track progress and manage risks proactively.
• Coordinate integration of third-party products, fintech solutions, and legacy systems with core banking platforms.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and security protocols throughout project lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) with key stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on project status, milestones, and KPIs to senior management and steering committees.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive continuous enhancement in project delivery practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in complex program management, with at least 8 years focused on core banking and product integration projects.
• Strong understanding of core banking systems (such Thought Machine, Temenos, Finacle etc.) and integration frameworks (API, middleware, microservices).
• Proven track record in managing large-scale banking transformation projects and integrating digital products (Account deposit, mortgages , lending, etc.).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in multicultural, distributed teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Flexibility to work across time zones and willingness to travel as required by project demands.