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This role requires deep expertise in managing multi-year, multi-vendor automation and AI transformation programs, aligning business strategy with emerging AI capabilities, and delivering measurable business outcomes at scale.\nThe ideal candidate will have strong leadership presence, proven experience managing global programs, and the ability to bridge business, technology, and operations while driving innovation using RPA, AI agents, and intelligent automation platforms.\nSkill Requirements\nKey Responsibilities\nProgram Leadership & Governance\nLead end-to-end enterprise-scale RPA and Agentic AI programs, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.\nEstablish and run program governance structures, including steering committees, executive reviews, and value-tracking mechanisms.\nOwn overall program roadmap, milestones, and success metrics aligned with business objectives.\nEnsure compliance with organizational, regulatory, security, and ethical AI standards.\nStrategy 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