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Job Location : New York, NY/ Charlotte, NC (Onsite/Hybrid)
Job Description
We are seeking a Program Manager / Director - Data & AI Transformation Programs with Banking Domain to lead large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across Data, Analytics, Digital, and GenAI. This leader will drive end-to-end program delivery, manage multimillion-dollar engagements, and act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders while ensuring commercial success and delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Leadership
• Lead complex, multi-year Data, Analytics, Digital, and GenAI transformation programs for enterprise clients.
• Manage delivery of large deals ($1M-$5M+), ensuring execution is on time, within budget, and meets quality standards.
• Drive the full program lifecycle: planning, estimation, execution, governance, and closure.
• Establish and track program KPIs, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
Client Relationship & Expectation Management
• Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, building strong and lasting relationships.
• Set and manage client expectations effectively, ensuring alignment on scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive alignment across business and technology teams.
Commercial Management & Growth
• Lead and support proposal development, solution estimation, and business case creation.
• Identify opportunities for account expansion and drive incremental revenue growth.
• Own financials including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L accountability.
Scope & Change Management
• Proactively identify scope creep and deviations from agreed deliverables.
• Define and execute change management governance, including:
o Creation and management of change orders
o Effort re-estimation and impact assessment
o Influencing clients to align on revised scope, timelines, and commercials
o Write detailed SoW and Change orders
• Ensure strong governance and contractual compliance throughout program execution.
Estimation & Planning
• Lead solution sizing, effort estimation, and resource planning, often within aggressive timelines.
• Develop comprehensive delivery plans, including dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Global Team & Resource Management
• Manage large, geographically distributed teams (onshore/offshore) delivering complex programs.
• Optimize resource allocation across locations to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing cross-functional teams.
Data & Technology Leadership
• Drive programs across key areas:
o Data Governance & Data Management
o Data Migration & Integration
o Cloud & Big Data Platforms
o Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning
o GenAI transformation initiatives
• Champion modern engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
• Go-getter mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience working with Fortune 500 clients is a plus.
Leadership Competencies
• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• Stakeholder influence and conflict resolution
• Results-driven delivery leadership
• Collaboration across cross-functional and global teams
Why Join Us
• Opportunity to lead high-impact, multi-million-dollar data programs
• Work with senior client stakeholders and leadership teams
• Be part of a growth-focused consulting organization driving digital transformation
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 126000 - 145000
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In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.