AI Transformation Managing Principal - SDLC, Financial Services

AI Transformation Managing Principal – SDLC, Financial Services Location: New York City, USA | Practice Area: Technology Engineering | Level: MP | Type: Permanent Lead the transformation of software delivery for the world's leading financial institutions by combining strategic vision, technology expertise, and exceptional client leadership. The Role As an AI Transformation Managing Principal, you will lead strategic engagements focused on modernizing Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) capabilities across global financial services organizations. You will partner with senior client executives to shape transformation strategies, improve engineering effectiveness, and deliver measurable business outcomes while growing Capco's Technology Engineering practice.

You will play a key leadership role in developing client relationships, originating new business opportunities, mentoring consulting teams, and delivering complex technology transformation programmes across the banking and capital markets landscape.

What You'Ll Do

Lead large-scale SDLC transformation engagements for leading financial services clients, from strategy through execution. Build trusted relationships with C-suite and senior technology stakeholders, providing strategic advice on engineering transformation and delivery excellence. Drive business development by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and supporting sales pursuits across Technology Engineering.

Lead and develop multidisciplinary consulting teams, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and delivery excellence. Shape Capco's market offerings by contributing thought leadership, methodologies, and innovative solutions aligned to evolving client needs.

What We'Re Looking For

Extensive consulting and leadership experience delivering technology transformation programmes within financial services. Deep expertise across modern Software Development Lifecycle practices, Agile delivery, DevSecOps, engineering operating models, and technology modernization. Demonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders and leading complex strategic transformation initiatives.

Strong commercial acumen with experience developing client relationships, growing accounts, and winning new business. Outstanding communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence at all organizational levels. Bonus Points For Experience leading enterprise-scale cloud, platform engineering, or digital transformation programmes.

Knowledge of AI-enabled software engineering, intelligent automation, or emerging engineering productivity capabilities. Industry certifications in Agile, Cloud, Product Management, Architecture, or Project Delivery. Established network within the financial services technology community.

Experience developing practice offerings, intellectual capital, or market-facing thought leadership. Why Join Capco Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions. Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.

Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications. Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services. Help shape the future of digital transformation across financial services.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage together with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term financial security.

Tuition reimbursement and wellness reimbursement to support your continued growth and wellbeing. Working Advantage employee discount marketplace offering savings across a wide range of products and services. Inclusion at Capco We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone.

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