VP- Level Program Manager / Delivery Lead

Role : VP-Level Programme Manager / Delivery Lead EU AI Act

Location : Whippany, NJ (Hybrid)

Type : Long-term contract Core Objective : Lead and manage large-scale organizational change initiatives related to EU AI Act compliance , including governance, policy, standards, and control frameworks - not just tech delivery . Top 3 Must-Have Capabilities

• Proven large-scale organizational change management experience - driving transformation across multiple business units, not limited to IT or engineering.
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management - able to lead working groups with SMEs from Legal, Risk, Compliance, Operations, HR, etc.
• Deep understanding of regulatory-driven change (preferably in financial services, AI, or sustainability domains).

Key Responsibilities

Manage cross-functional working groups to assess and implement compliance with the EU AI Act .

Translate legal and regulatory obligations into actionable enterprise-level change programs.

Identify gaps in policies, standards, and controls; design and execute remediation plans.

Support governance and program oversight for senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Deliver programs on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining risk and control discipline.

Drive organizational readiness through training, communication, and adoption planning .

Ideal Candidate Background

VP or equivalent level in Programme / Change Management within Banking or Financial Services.

10 15+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale programs (compliance, sustainability, AI, or operational transformation).

Skilled in governance, KPI reporting, risk management , and regulatory engagement.

Strong executive communication and influence skills - can manage Board-level and regulatory interactions.

Experience navigating new regulatory domains (AI, ESG, Data Privacy, etc.).

Nice-to-Have Skills

Exposure to Sustainability, Responsible AI, or Model Risk Management programs.

Prior experience in EU or global regulatory programs .

Background in consulting or change management with financial institutions.

Do Not Submit

Junior project managers or delivery managers focused on system / product changes.

Candidates without clear experience leading cross-functional, regulatory-driven organizational transformation .

Tech-only profiles (SDEs, Product Managers, or Engineering Program Managers).