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VP, Project Management Office, Group Innovation

Posting Date:  9 Jul 2025
Location: 

Singapore (City Area), SG, 048624

Company:  United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices.

 

Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the Department

Enterprise AI (EAI) will focus on delivering AI and machine learning models developed in collaboration with business and support units, and driving the adoption of GenAI self-help across the Bank for value creation. EAI will spearhead the AIDA Center of Excellence, as well as own and manage the enterprise AI platforms.

Job Responsibilities

This role is a key member of the Enterprise AI team, responsible for managing the project management office for data science and AI-related projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, and delivering impactful outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and project execution.
Your main responsibilities are to:

  • Manage the delivery of data science and AI projects across business and support units.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics.
  • Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
  • Translate business needs into actionable project plans and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
  • Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior management.
  • Stay informed on emerging trends in AI, data science, and project management best practices.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in a Financial Institution, with a strong track record in project or program management.
  • Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving data science or technology components.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior management.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with data science concepts and AI technologies is a plus.
  • Agile project management experience is preferred.

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.


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