Transformation Technical Program Manager – AI & Intelligent Automation (Finance Operations)

Transformation Technical Program Manager – AI & Intelligent Automation (Finance Operations)

Location: Hyderabad (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (Initially 6 months, extendable based on performance)

Experience: 10–14 Years

Timings : India/Europe hours

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Transformation Technical Program Manager – AI & Intelligent Automation to lead and drive digital transformation initiatives within Finance Operations. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who can identify high-value automation opportunities, shape AI-led solutions, and drive end-to-end execution across business and technology teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of business consulting, program management, AI and automation expertise, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. They should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering measurable business outcomes in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Opportunity Identification & Value Realization

• Build and manage a robust pipeline of AI and Intelligent Automation opportunities within Finance Operations.
• Partner directly with Finance business stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate discovery workshops and business discussions to uncover automation and process optimization opportunities.
• Develop business cases and value propositions for AI and automation investments.

Program Delivery & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of transformation programs from ideation through deployment and adoption.
• Work closely with development and technology teams to deliver prioritized initiatives.
• Manage project plans, dependencies, risks, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Establish governance mechanisms and performance metrics to track outcomes.

AI & Intelligent Automation

• Agentic AI, RPA, SAP, Power Automate, and other Intelligent Automation platforms

• Identify opportunities to leverage:
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• SAP automation solutions
• Microsoft Power Automate
• Other Intelligent Automation platforms
• Promote best practices for scalable and sustainable automation programs.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage senior business leaders, Finance teams, and technology stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor on transformation strategy and execution.
• Drive organizational alignment and change management activities to ensure successful adoption.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 10–14 years of experience in Digital Transformation, Intelligent Automation, AI-led transformation, Program Management, or Enterprise Consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI and automation initiatives in global, cross-functional environments.
• Lead 3–5 end to end large scale transformation programs.

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Experience working with RPA, SAP, Microsoft Power Automate, and related automation platforms.
• Ability to deliver high-level solution design and technology evaluation.
• Exposure to Finance Operations processes and SAP-enabled environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Intelligent Automation technologies.

Certifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification required.
• AI, Automation, RPA, or Digital Transformation certifications are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Finance Transformation programs.
• Exposure to Shared Services or Global Business Services (GBS) organizations.
• Consulting background with enterprise transformation experience.
• Knowledge of process mining, workflow optimization, and digital operating models.