AI Programme Manager

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an AI Programme Manager to work for our client within the banking sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned AI Programme Manager to lead the development of a cutting-edge control system leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the Mobile Payments domain. This initiative will serve as a strategic use-case to expand our AI portfolio and position us at the forefront of AI-driven innovation in the financial technology space. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of a complex AI-enabled solution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring operational and strategic alignment across stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Programme Manager for a high-impact AI initiative within Mobile Payments
• Drive programme management activities across the full delivery lifecycle, from ideation to operational readiness
• Translate complex AI capabilities and mobile payment requirements into actionable programme plans
• Engage and align stakeholders across technical, business, and executive levels
• Contribute to the strategic development of our AI capability roadmap
• Ensure delivery aligns with Target Operating Models (TOM) and supports operational readiness requirements

About You

Requirements:

• Senior-level experience in programme management or product ownership, ideally in Agile/SAFe environments
• Proven track record in delivering AI-related initiatives or strong understanding of AI capabilities and their application in business contexts
• Background in Mobile Payments or Financial Technology is highly desirable
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly in communicating with senior leadership
• Familiarity with Operational Readiness frameworks and Target Operating Models (TOM) is an advantage

About Us

Why join us?

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.