Sai Vijay Krishna Josyula
Riyadh,K.S.A
Summary
Distinguished International Senior Project Management Leader with 20 years of comprehensive experience leading diverse strategic initiatives, emphasizing Data & AI Management, Open Banking, Risk Management, and Banking Operations in banking sector.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Program Manager Lead in Open Finance & Open Banking
Tarabut Gateway (Riyad Bank)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Presenting Open Finance Portfolio Management strategies to senior management effectively.
- Overseeing credit risk assessments related to CLI and new credit card issuance program.
- Achieved successful implementation of account aggregation and PFM quick win solutions for Riyad Bank.
- Partnered with stakeholders to obtain necessary certifications for UC01 and UC02 operational guidelines and customer experience for Riyad Bank.
Data & AI Management / BICC - Senior PMO Professional
AlRajhi Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2017 - 08.2024
- Executed multiple strategic initiatives within Data & AI (Some key initiatives are GENAI and AI programs, Data Governance and Quality, EDW, Big Data, Campaign Mgt, Data Virtualization tool, BCM Tool, Infrastructure & BAU projects).
- Ensured adherence to PMO governance and operations for IT Data Solutions
- Delivered management presentations and status updates to various committees.
- Institutionalized Demand Management processes within the team for operational efficiency.
- Oversaw end-to-end change control activities as BCM champion for Data and AI Team.
- Established robust demand and supply processes alongside effective PMO governance in BICC.
- Managed PMO team, ensuring successful program delivery across business groups during BICC tenure.
- Played a pivotal role in establishing PMO and governance frameworks during BICC from 2017 to 2019.
Operational Risk Analyst / Risk Projects Manager
Bank Aljazira, Risk Management Group
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed multiple risk projects under guidance of Head of BASEL.
- Coordinated project activities for operational risk management backlog.
- Implemented operational risk tool and documented operational loss procedures.
- Prepared ICAAP FY 2016 for regulatory submission to SAMA.
- Executed Moody’s Risk Matrix adjustments for new rating scale implementation.
- Oversaw internal coordination for SAMA circulars within risk group.
Manager (Risk Projects)
Alinma Bank, Risk Management Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2010 - 03.2015
- Spearheaded Risk Management projects under supervision of Chief Risk Officer, collaborating with vendors such as Oracle and FIS.
- Executed comprehensive ERM BASEL II framework, encompassing policies, procedures, and processes for operational, credit, and market risks.
- Managed anti-fraud initiatives and ICAAP to enhance risk assessment strategies.
Program & Planning Coordinator
Riyad Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Coordinated with multiple stakeholders from Riyad Bank and vendors for successful delivery of Insight Phase 2 project.
- Managed SharePoint activities as administrator for Insight Phase 2 and other strategic projects at Riyad Bank.
- Drafted comprehensive project plans using Microsoft Project to ensure clear direction.
- Maintained project artifacts, including meeting minutes and logs for issues, actions, and risks.
Assistant Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd
Hyderabad, India
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Successfully oversaw Inward and Outward Clearing, OCC, CBEC, CBDT, and Fixed Deposit Processing activities.
- Directed Internal Audit activities for South-2 Region to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Managed various Banking Operations to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.
Education
D.B.A - Doctor of Business Administration
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, U.S.A. 01.2024 -
M.B.A - project Management
Shanghai International University
IndiaPost Graduate Program - AI for Leaders
University of Texas at Austin
M.P.I.B - Master’s Program in International Business
Badruka Institute of Foreign Trade
Hyderabad, IndiaB.C.A. - bachelor’s in computer applications
Osmania University
Hyderabad, IndiaSkills
- Senior Project Management
- Data and AI Projects & Infrastructure Projects expertise
- Continuous learning
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder Management
Certification
- PMP, PMI-ACP from PMI, USA.
- IPMO- Expert & Practioners – from AIPMO Group, Switzerland
- PSPO 1 & 2, Scrum, U.K
- P3O, PRINCE2, DEVOps, MSP(F), ITIL – from EXIN / ALEXOS / APMG - U.K.
- SAMC, SCRUMStudy, U.S.A.
- CiiBPro & CiiiPro – BASEL Certified Professional, U.S.A.
References
References are available upon request.
Key Impact Areas
- Portfolio, Program & Project Management
- PMO Institutionalization & Governance
- Demand & Delivery Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Control Management
- AI & Data Management
- Team Building and Motivation
- B.C.M
- Managing Vendors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Manager Lead in Open Finance & Open Banking
Tarabut Gateway (Riyad Bank)
09.2024 - 11.2025
D.B.A - Doctor of Business Administration
Golden Gate University
01.2024 -
Data & AI Management / BICC - Senior PMO Professional
AlRajhi Bank
06.2017 - 08.2024
Operational Risk Analyst / Risk Projects Manager
Bank Aljazira, Risk Management Group
04.2015 - 12.2016
Manager (Risk Projects)
Alinma Bank, Risk Management Group
04.2010 - 03.2015
Program & Planning Coordinator
Riyad Bank
06.2008 - 03.2010
Assistant Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd
06.2005 - 06.2008
M.B.A - project Management
Shanghai International University
Post Graduate Program - AI for Leaders
University of Texas at Austin
B.C.A. - bachelor’s in computer applications
Osmania University
M.P.I.B - Master’s Program in International Business
Badruka Institute of Foreign Trade