Senior Technology Project Manager - GenAI / AI Platforms

Job Title: Senior Technology Project Manager - GenAI / AI Platforms

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite per week)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $70.78/hr

Job ID: 407940

Start Details

Start: ASAP. Expected start is 2-4 weeks after offer due to business needs. This role requires adherence to the outlined start date. Please include candidates' current location and intent on the resume. Glider candidate ID verification is required.

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager III to lead the Global Markets Generative AI platform initiative. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale, cross-team software program management, AI/ML platform capabilities, and financial services, and a proven ability to deliver to scope, schedule, and budget while driving regulatory and change-management compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of the Global Markets GenAI development initiative to deliver value within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Define outcomes with business sponsors and stakeholders, establish success metrics, and report on deliverables and realized returns.
• Create and maintain integrated project plans including deliverables, dependencies, and risks across all participating teams. Track and report progress.
• Secure and coordinate resources. Identify, escalate, and resolve issues. Mitigate risks and manage change requests with clear impact communication.
• Facilitate communication across Technology, Global Markets Sales and Trading, QSDG, Research, and Operations. Run status meetings and publish stakeholder reports.
• Produce board, compliance, and regulatory updates and status documentation.
• Enforce bank policies and standards for project and release management, including Permit to Operate, change management lifecycle, and risk and regulatory communications.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Deep budget management experience for cross-team software programs of at least $5M per year using Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with current AI/ML platform capabilities and inter-system dependencies.
• Proficiency in project tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate across organizations, disciplines, locations, and time zones with effective stakeholder engagement.
• Skilled in negotiation, expectation setting, risk and issue management, and delivery of difficult messages.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and adherence to bank standards and change processes.
• 8+ years in similar roles, including 5+ years managing cross-team initiatives of $5M per year or more, and 3+ years in financial services with Global Markets exposure.

Preferred Skills:

• Software implementation experience with multi-tier and microservices platforms.
• Familiarity with bank change management processes and tools such as CECE, GCP AR, Release Manager, and PPRT.
• Project management certifications such as PMI-ACP or PMP.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Please ensure your current location and onsite availability are included.