Solution Architect, AI Transformation (weekends, shift)_short term Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale banking and digital transformation programs across multiple countries.
• Manage program governance, stakeholder engagement, budget, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Drive modernization initiatives involving Core Banking, Payment Systems, ISO 20022, SWIFT, and Enterprise Integration Platforms.
• Oversee solution delivery across cloud, integration, middleware, and AI technology domains.
• Collaborate with business leaders, architects, vendors, and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead enterprise integration initiatives leveraging APIs, middleware, and cloud platforms.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and RAG-based solutions to enhance business processes and operational efficiency.
• Manage regional delivery teams and vendor partners while ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in IT Delivery, Program Management, or Digital Transformation.
• Strong experience in Banking and Financial Services, including Core Banking and Payment Transformation.
• Proven expertise in Program Delivery, PMO Governance, Stakeholder Management, and Vendor Management.
• Hands-on knowledge of ISO 20022, SWIFT Integration, Banking Channels, and Enterprise Integration Platforms.
• Experience with Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern application architectures.
• Exposure to AI/ML, Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, and RAG architectures is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and executive stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• TOGAF Enterprise Architect
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Scrum Master Certification