About Us:
From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic AI, GenAI, and Data programs and projects, ensuring alignment with the bank's project management standards from initiation through closure.
- Define and manage project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, while proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
- Serve as the primary contact for senior stakeholders, technology leads, vendors, and regional/head office counterparts, ensuring effective governance through steering committees, decision forums, approvals, and reporting.
- Oversee AI, GenAI, analytics, and data platform initiatives, embedding responsible AI principles across the lifecycle, including ethics, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Translate complex technical and data concepts into clear, executive-level communication and decision materials.
- Manage project financials, including budget planning, forecasting, and cost tracking, while leading vendor engagement and optimizing resource utilization.
- Provide accurate and timely project status reports, dashboards, and governance artefacts, conduct post-implementation reviews, and drive continuous improvement of AI and Data delivery practices.
- Mentor and guide junior project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and innovation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred Agile/Scrum certification is an advantage.
- Minimum 12 years of IT project management experience, including at least 3-5 years leading large-scale, complex initiatives.
- Demonstrated success in delivering AI, GenAI, data analytics, or data platform programs.
- Experience working in regulated industries such as banking or financial services.
- Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder, regional initiatives.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid understanding of AI, data analytics, cloud platforms, and modern data architecture.
- Strong capabilities in risk, issue, dependency, and financial management.
- High level of judgment, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to operate effectively in a regional, multi-cultural environment.
Why Join Us
At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP's regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.
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