L&T Finance - PMO Lead - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (7-11 yrs)

Job Title :

Lead Project Management Office (PMO) Reports To: Chief AI & Data Officer Department: Data Engineering & AI/ML Team Location: Mumbai About L&T Finance: L&T Finance is a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India, part of the larger Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Group.

Established in 1994, L&T Finance has grown into a diversified financial services provider, offering a wide range of products including retail and corporate finance, housing finance, asset manage-ment, and wealth management services.

With a strong focus on technology and innovation, L&T Finance is committed to leveraging cutting-edge solutions to enhance its financial products and services, improve customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth in the rapidly evolving Indian financial sector.

About Team :

We are a high performance advanced predictive and generative AI team, operating out of Bangalore and Mumbai.

The team is comprised of intelligent and enthusiastic data scientists and ML engineers with a proven track record.

We are focused on bringing cutting edge AI technologies to sharpen and grow the lending businesses of L&T Finance.

Role Overview :

The Lead PMO is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of advanced analytics and AI/ML projects within our Fintech@Scale NBFC organization.

Reporting to the Chief AI & Data Officer, this individual will lead a team of project managers, manage the department's budget, and develop compelling presentations for the C-suite and Board of Directors.

This role requires a blend of strong project management expertise, budget management, team leadership, vendor management skills, and a proven ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and impactful presentations.

Responsibilities :

- Strategic PMO Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive PMO strategy, defining best-in-class project management methodologies, standards, and tools for the Chief AI & Data Officer department.

- Oversee the consistent application of these methodologies across all projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

- Develop and manage the annual department budget, forecasting resource needs and tracking expenditures against allocated funds.

- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of project managers, providing regular guidance, training, and performance evaluations.

Project Portfolio Management :

- Proactively identify and mitigate program/project risks and issues, escalating concerns to senior management as needed.

- Manage stakeholder expectations and communications, providing regular updates and reporting on project progress, budget, and risks.

- Define project scope, tasks, and deliverables, utilizing project management tools such as Jira.

Executive Communication & Presentation Development :

- Develop and deliver high-impact presentations for the C-suite, BFSI Industry and Board of Directors, effectively communicating project status, results, and strategic recommendations.

- This includes the ability to create compelling presentations under tight deadlines.

- Translate complex technical information into easily understandable narratives for non-technical audiences.

- Ensure presentations are visually appealing, data-driven, and aligned with executive communication best practices.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration :

- Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely deliverables, adherence to quality standards, and effective communication.

Foster collaboration and effective communication amongst cross-functional teams, including engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and other stakeholders.

Team Engagement & Development: Organize and facilitate team-building events such as hackathons, town halls, meetups, and offsites to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.

Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and best practice implementation within the PMO.

Qualifications :

- A Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.

- 7-11 years of experience leading and managing a PMO in a technology-focused environment, with a minimum of 5 years managing a team of at least 5 project managers within a department of 150+ members.

- Proven experience developing and delivering compelling presentations to executive-level audiences.

- PMP certification and Agile certifications (e.g, Scrum Master, Product Owner) are highly desirable.

- Demonstrated expertise in agile methodologies and project management tools, including Jira