Program Management - Data & Analytics

About the Job
This role focuses on leading end-to-end delivery of Data & Analytics workstreams within the Core Banking transformation while ensuring integration and real-time data processing. The candidate will manage the transition from legacy systems to modern platforms, providing expertise in Oracle Flexcube data models, driving data pipeline management, and ensuring the quality and governance of data analytics initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data & Analytics Delivery (Primary Focus)

  • Own end-to-end delivery of Data & Analytics workstreams within the Core Banking transformation.
  • Manage delivery of enterprise, operational, and regulatory reporting, analytical data marts, and consumption layers, including data validation, reconciliation, and controls.
  • Lead the transition from legacy Data Warehouse to a modern data platform, including the execution of the Data Warehouse demise strategy.

• Core Banking Data Expertise

  • Provide deep domain oversight of Oracle Flexcube data models, transactions, products, and accounting flows.
  • Ensure accurate sourcing of data from Flexcube for downstream systems, supporting data mapping, transformation logic, and reconciliation during migration and cutover.
  • Act as a subject-matter lead for core banking data-related decisions.

• Integration & Real-Time Data Processing

  • Manage delivery of batch, near-real-time, and real-time data pipelines.
  • Oversee Change Data Capture (CDC) and replication using GoldenGate, and drive event streaming and real-time integrations using Kafka.
  • Ensure data consistency across upstream and downstream systems.

• Technology & Platform Oversight

  • Work closely with architecture and engineering teams across Hadoop-based data platforms and Azure cloud data services.
  • Ensure performance, scalability, security, and data quality standards are met.

• BI, Reporting & Consumption

  • Oversee delivery of dashboards and reports using Qlik and Power BI.
  • Ensure alignment between operational reports, regulatory submissions, and management MIS.
  • Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business sign-offs for analytics deliverables.

• Delivery & Governance

  • Own detailed delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks for Data & Analytics.
  • Track progress across multiple vendors and internal teams, driving issue resolution and decision-making forums.
  • Provide clear and concise delivery updates to senior stakeholders.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Coordinate across core banking, finance, risk, compliance, and business teams.
  • Manage System Integrators and data platform vendors, supporting steering committees and program governance structures.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Mandatory:

  • 20+ years of experience in Banking/Financial Services technology.
  • At least one full Core Banking Migration, with direct involvement in data and reporting.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of Oracle Flexcube (data structures, transactions, interfaces), Data Warehousing & Analytics platforms, and Regulatory and MIS reporting.

• Technical Skills:

  • Working knowledge of Hadoop ecosystems, Azure data services, Kafka, GoldenGate, Qlik, and Power BI.

• Delivery Management:

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale Data & Analytics programs.
  • Strong command of Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid delivery models.
  • Excellent risk, dependency, and stakeholder management skills.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure, high-visibility transformation programs.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with regulatory-driven banking data transformations.
• Exposure to cloud-native analytics platforms.
• PMP/SAFe/Agile delivery certifications.