Partner- Thought Machine

Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced leader to spearhead the implementation of Thought Machine Vault alongside another core banking platform such as Oracle FLEXCUBE, Temenos, or Finacle. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience delivering digital transformation programs in banking, with a strong understanding of both modern cloud-native platforms and legacy core system

Key Responsibilities:
-Lead end-to-end delivery of Thought Machine Vault implementations, including smart contract configuration, integration, and go-live support.
-Oversee delivery of another core banking platform, ensuring alignment with client requirements and integration with Vault where applicable.
-Manage project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk mitigation across both platforms.
-Coordinate with engineering, product, and QA teams to ensure seamless delivery and quality assurance.
– Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the delivery lifecycle.
– Drive agile delivery practices across both platforms, adapting methodologies to suit project needs.
-Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, security protocols, and data governance.
-Support contract framing, including fixed-price and time-and-material engagements.
-Provide leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams working on both platforms.
-Build a Thought Machine CoE for Wipro Consulting- capability, headcount, thought leadership, assets etc.

Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
-15+ years of experience in delivery/project management within financial services.
– Hands-on experience implementing Thought Machine Vault.
– Proven experience delivering projects on any other banking / payment platform] (e.g., Oracle FLEXCUBE, Temenos, Finacle, GPP).
– Strong understanding of core banking systems, payments, and digital transformation.
– Experience managing large-scale implementations with high transaction volumes.
– Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, API integrations, and smart contracts.
-Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills:
-Experience with retail or corporate banking transformation programs.
-Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., PSD2, PCI-DSS).
-Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
-Certification in Agile, Scrum, or Project Management (PMP/Prince2).