AI and Solution Architecture Manager

Role Purpose

To drive the organization's AI and digital transformation initiatives and the IT Solution Architecture by ensuring effective governance, project execution, cross-functional alignment, and innovation management. The role will oversee the AI use cases to support business growth, operational excellence, and digital innovation.

Job Accountabilities

• AI & Digital Transformation Roadmap:

Drive AI and digital transformation initiatives across the organization, identifying high-value business use cases and ensuring proper governance and execution.

• IT PMO Governance:

Establish and manage IT PMO governance frameworks, project standards, methodologies, reporting structures, and project prioritization processes.

• Project Portfolio Management:

Oversee the full IT and digital project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities, budgets, timelines, and strategic objectives.

• Executive Reporting:

Prepare executive dashboards, project status reports, steering committee presentations, risk assessments, and transformation KPIs.

• Change Management:

Support organizational change management activities, user adoption initiatives, communication plans, and training coordination for digital transformation programs.

• Risk & Issue Management:

Identify project risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery and operational continuity.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

Monitor emerging technologies, AI trends, automation opportunities, and industry best practices to continuously improve business processes and digital capabilities.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or similar project management certifications are highly preferred.

Required Years of Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in IT project management, digital transformation, or PMO roles, preferably within FMCG industries.