Transformation Programs - Technology/Data

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation • Charlotte, NC

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director will support SMBC Americas’ business growth strategy by managing a portfolio of prioritized Finance change projects, with a strong focus on technology, data, and AI. The role works closely with senior stakeholders across SMBC Americas and core Finance, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and other teams to deliver large-scale change initiatives and establish processes, methodologies, and systems that meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The Director also guides junior staff and supports their professional development.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in change/project management, financial services, or related experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex projects and coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups, with rigorous attention to detail.
• Significant knowledge of change/program management, financial operations and planning, risk and controls management, IT processes, and data management.
• Ability to strategically develop and implement complex process and technology change management initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize across multiple projects and manage competing stakeholder deadlines.
• Strong understanding of financial management of project budgets and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and build effective partnerships across all levels.
• Ability to manage a team of resources and monitor a large book of work comprising multiple initiatives.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments.
• Flexibility and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills for producing and presenting management-ready materials.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Finance change projects and workstreams, and produce executive management updates and presentations.
• Design and support change management programs, including stakeholder assessments, impact analyses, and the development and execution of strategies and plans.
• Manage execution of large-scale change initiatives within Finance Change, ensuring execution rigor, accountability, progress monitoring, and stakeholder communication.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of programs and technology strategy to establish sustainable, scalable project solutions.
• Set objectives and targets to measure project execution and define success criteria for critical milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and provide transparent reporting to impacted stakeholders and senior management.
• Build collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Support team members’ professional development, continuous learning, knowledge sharing, teamwork, and development of knowledge capital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed