Senior VP, Programs Management Office (PMO), Innovation Group

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of “Innovation Enablement”, the SVP (Programs Management Office at Innovation Group level) is a senior enterprise transformation executive leader responsible for orchestrating and accelerating UOB’s critical AI‑, data‑, digital asset‑, and platform‑driven initiatives across the bank. This role sits at the centre of the Innovation Group’s programs management unit, overseeing multiple concurrent, cross‑domain initiatives that cut across business lines, technology platforms, risk, data, and operations.

Beyond delivery, this role is foundational in shaping UOB’s evolution into a network platform organization where products, channels, partners, data, and technology converge to deliver intelligent, interoperable, and scalable services. The SVP will institutionalize repeatable blueprints, accelerators, and governance models that enable the bank to scale innovation safely, consistently, and at speed across markets.

Success in this role requires a rare combination of enterprise systems thinking, deep technology fluency, strong execution discipline, and executive‑level stakeholder leadership, with the ability to operate credibly across business, risk, compliance, and external ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Rapid‑Response Enterprise Transformation Engagements

• Serve as programs manager and part of a high‑impact transformation unit deployed into priority business, operational, or platform problem areas.
• Define clear engagement models, triage mechanisms, success metrics, and operating cadence for intervention‑based delivery.
• Apply strong analytical, systems thinking, and executive communication skills to drive clarity and alignment in ambiguous environments.

• Demonstrate strong enterprise architecture literacy, documentation discipline, and governance awareness.

Build and Operationalise Strategic Partnerships

• Develop and deepen partnerships with fintechs, technology providers, and ecosystem partners aligned to UOB’s platform and digital asset strategy.
• Implement structured partner onboarding, including sandbox access, certification, security and risk assessments, data‑sharing agreements, and commercial alignment.
• Create and manage partner roadmaps that expand UOB’s network capabilities and ecosystem reach.
• Leverage strong external stakeholder management, negotiation, and ecosystem design skills.

Foster a Culture of Rapid Innovation & Modern Engineering

• Partner with Innovation Academy and HR to uplift organisational capabilities in AI literacy, agile delivery, modern engineering, and platform thinking.
• Demonstrate strong people leadership, coaching, and talent‑building capabilities.

Align Stakeholders and Drive Enterprise Execution

• Lead alignment forums across business, technology, data, risk, compliance, and governance stakeholders.
• Define ownership models, RACIs, guardrails, funding requirements, and delivery sequencing.
• Maintain delivery momentum through structured governance, progress tracking, risk management, and transparent communication.
• Influence effectively without formal authority, resolving conflict and driving enterprise‑wide alignment.

Qualifications & Skills

Core Experience

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in project management, technology, digital services, enterprise platforms, or large‑scale transformation.
• 5+ years leading high‑performing, cross‑functional engineering or transformation teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise‑wide initiatives involving multiple business units, regulators, and ecosystem partners.

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Working knowledge of AI/ML, data platforms, blockchain/digital assets, interoperability frameworks, and relevant regulatory considerations.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic, structured thinker who translates ambiguity into clear roadmaps and executable plans.
• Compelling communicator and storyteller across executive, regulatory, and technical audiences.
• Strong coach and mentor with a talent‑development mindset.
• Thrives in ambiguity; moves fast while maintaining discipline and control.

Personal Attributes

• Enterprise‑level systems thinker with strong analytical rigor.
• High integrity, ownership mindset, and bias for action.
• Curious, adaptive, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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