AI Transformation Managing Principal - SDLC, Financial Services

About this role

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.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave, dependent care support, and commuter benefits.

• 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. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we'll be happy to help. We value each person's unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition

At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails and creating compelling and brand-aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements, and AI-scheduling applications to improve the efficiency of interview coordination.

AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.

We have been informed of several recruitment scams targeting the public. We strongly advise you to verify identities before engaging in recruitment related communication. All official Capco communication will be conducted via a Capco recruiter.

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#LI-HYBRID US Pay Range $189,000 — $236,000 USD

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