Pega Workflow Integration Lead Senior Vice President

We are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Vice President (SVP), Workflow Lead to spearhead the design and implementation of sophisticated, AI‑enhanced workflow solutions. This is a senior leadership role that requires a unique blend of strategic architectural vision and deep, hands‑on technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Design and own the end‑to‑end architecture for enterprise‑wide workflow solutions, focusing on scalability, performance, and reusability.
• Hands‑On Development: Act as the lead technical authority, engaging in hands‑on prototyping, proof‑of‑concepts, and complex development work within Pega and Fenergo CLM platforms.
• AI Integration: Pioneer the integration of AI development assistants (Devin, Copilot, etc.) into our software development lifecycle (SDLC) to enhance developer productivity, improve code quality, and foster innovation.
• Technical Strategy: Define and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and design patterns for workflow automation and CLM. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with business leaders, product owners, and technology teams to translate complex business requirements into robust and efficient technical solutions.
• Team Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of architects and developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure all solutions adhere to the firm's stringent security, data privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Problem Solving: Tackle the most challenging technical issues, providing expert guidance on system design, performance tuning, and integration complexities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise software architecture, design, and development, with a significant portion in the financial services industry.
• 8+ years proven experience at a senior level (VP, Director, or equivalent) leading large‑scale technology initiatives.
• 5+ years experience and expert‑level, hands‑on proficiency with the Pega Platform, including deep experience with Case Management, Decisioning, and system administration. Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) certification is highly preferred.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Fenergo CLM, including solution design, configuration, and integration for complex financial institutions.
• Demonstrable, practical experience using and integrating AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin, Tabnine) into development workflows to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Mastery of Business Process Management (BPM), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Case Management principles.
• In‑depth understanding of Client Lifecycle Management (CLM), KYC, AML, and other regulatory processes in banking.
• Strong background in object‑oriented programming (Java preferred).
• Expertise in integration technologies, including REST APIs, SOAP, and messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, JMS).
• Solid understanding of database design and technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a significant plus.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• A passion for innovation and a forward‑thinking mindset, constantly exploring emerging technologies.
• Results‑oriented with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Education

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related technical field or equivalent work experience.

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