AI Program Director, Data & AI Transformation

We are looking for a senior AI Program Director to lead a strategic transformation for a leading banking client, spanning Data Platform Modernization (Snowflake on AWS) and AI Platform & Use Case Delivery.

This role operates as a Chief of Staff for the program, ensuring alignment across governance, architecture, engineering, and operations teams. You will be the single point of visibility for senior leadership, with end-to-end oversight of execution, governance, and program vision.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end program oversight across data modernization and AI platform initiatives

• Guide the leadership and team on the ground with vision of the programs and ensures it matches/aligned to the organization interests

• Act as the primary interface for senior stakeholders, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes

• Coordinate across governance, architecture, build, and operations teams to ensure aligned execution

• Drive program roadmap, milestones, and delivery discipline across multiple workstreams

• Anticipate and mitigate risks, dependencies, and transformation challenges

• Ensure all initiatives are delivered in line with client’s strategic vision and priorities

Job Requirements:

• 12+ years leading large-scale data and AI programs in enterprise environments

• Strong understanding of Snowflake, AWS, and modern data platforms

• Experience managing both Data Engineering and AI/GenAI initiatives

• Deep BFSI domain knowledge (banking, regulatory, risk, data ecosystems)

• Proven ability to engage and influence senior executives

• A strategic yet hands-on leader who can connect vision with execution and act as the face of the program

Expected Leadership Qualities:

• Customer Advocacy - Ensures customer success on stated and unstated business priorities through strategic advice and market leading solutions.

• Owner’s Mindset - Is passionate about Brillio’s business, deeply committed to its success and makes decisions that are in the best interest of the firm.

• Innovation Ethos - Embraces ambiguity and adopts relentless experimentation to challenge current practices and enable continuous growth.

• Execution with Pace - Displays agility to deliver high quality results in the face of changing stakeholder expectations.

• Big Picture Thinking - Creates a common definition of shared success and sets bold targets that inspire the team towards new horizons.