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Product & IT Project Management Manager

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Santander

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Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
10+ years

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in technology or engineering roles, with at least 5 years leading transformation in contact center or customer engagement platforms is required.
  • Deep knowledge of Contact Center technologies (Genesys Cloud, Salesforce Service/Marketing Cloud, CRM integration).
  • Strong understanding of AI integration architectures, data flows, and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering, voice analytics, and AI model evaluation.
  • Strategic mindset with hands-on execution drive.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across global teams and manage complex stakeholder ecosystems.
  • Excellent communication skills - able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence at executive level.
  • Passion for technology, experimentation, and continuous learning.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated leadership managing multi-disciplinary teams in agile environments is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), APIs, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Terraform, Docker) is preferred.

Languages

  • Fluent English (required); Spanish highly valued is required.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Join a global AI Transformation team at one of the world's leading financial institutions. You will help redefine how millions of customers interact with Santander, working at the intersection of AI, technology, and human experience.

  • Global impact: Work with AI leaders across multiple countries to design the future of customer interaction.
  • Continuous learning: Access to the Santander Open Academy, global AI community, and specialized upskilling programs.
  • Flexibility & wellbeing: Hybrid work model, flexible hours, wellness programs, and family-friendly benefits.
  • Competitive rewards: Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and exclusive financial advantages.

The role

Product & IT Project Management ManagerCountry: Spain

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture, and all our professionals at every level are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

As part of our journey to become an AI-First bank, we are looking for an AI Product & IT Project Management Manager to drive the transformation of customer service experiences across Santander's assisted interaction channels - including voice, chat, and conversational AI platforms.

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end adoption of AI-driven capabilities in our global Contact Center ecosystem, working closely with local CDAIOs, technology teams, and business units to improve customer experience, optimize operations, and unlock new sources of value.

You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to accelerate the integration of conversational AI, automation, and analytics across our global service operations - enabling truly intelligent, personalized, and efficient customer engagement at scale.

What you'll do

  • Lead the global AI transformation roadmap for voice and chat-based service channels, aligning initiatives with Santander's AI strategy.
  • Identify, design, and deploy AI-powered solutions for customer service (e.g., LLM-powered agents, speech analytics, smart routing, real-time transcription, and voice biometrics).
  • Collaborate with product and platform teams to integrate AI capabilities into Genesys Cloud, Salesforce, and other customer engagement systems.
  • Translate customer and business needs into scalable, secure, and compliant AI use cases that deliver measurable value.
  • Provide technical direction for conversational platforms, ensuring architectural consistency across cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Evaluate and pilot new AI technologies, working with partners such as OpenAI, Google, and Genesys to accelerate innovation.
  • Champion best practices in CI/CD, DevOps, and MLOps to ensure reliable, agile delivery of AI capabilities.
  • Define technical standards, interfaces, and performance KPIs to ensure operational excellence across countries.
  • Work with country teams, risk, compliance, and customer service leaders to enable adoption of AI-assisted contact solutions.
  • Build business cases and value frameworks to prioritize and scale AI use cases globally.
  • Support communication and training efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and processes.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, translating technical innovation into business impact.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Application

  2. CV screening · With recruitment team

  3. Phone call

    With People & Culture team · Phone call · 20 min

    A short call about your motivation and the details of the role.

  4. Interviews

    Virtual or in-person conversations about your experience, expectations and the value you could bring.

  5. Background check

  6. Offer

  • Santander suggests exploring the company on its website and LinkedIn before applying.
  • The Spanish version of the page lists the same eight steps.

Hiring process

If this sounds like you, apply now and help us shape the future of AI-driven customer engagement at Santander.

About Santander

Banco Santander is a global financial services group headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, Spain, and one of the largest banks in the eurozone by market value. It operates across retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking (through its CIB division, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking), with a strong focus on digital transformation and fintech innovation. The group serves over 160 million customers worldwide and employs more than 200,000 people, with a significant technology and operations hub in Spain.

In Spain, Santander is a dominant financial institution and a major employer of tech, data, and business talent, with its main technology and operations center in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid area) and additional offices in cities like Barcelona and Santander. The company is actively investing in AI, cybersecurity, and digital product development, making it a relevant destination for international professionals seeking roles in banking, engineering, and data. Its global scale and English-friendly corporate environment, especially in CIB and technology teams, offer strong opportunities for relocators.

Industry
Banking and Fintech
Founded
1857
Employees
100,000–500,000
Headquarters
Boadilla del Monte, Spain
In Spain
Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Santander is headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, near Madrid, and offers a large, international work environment with English commonly used in tech and CIB roles.
  • The company has a strong commitment to digital transformation, with significant investment in AI, cybersecurity, and data engineering, creating opportunities for tech professionals.
  • Santander provides relocation support and has a diverse workforce, with employees from many nationalities, especially in its technology and operations centers.
  • The bank's global presence means opportunities for international mobility and career growth across its many subsidiaries.
  • Working at Santander in Spain offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.

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Santander is proud to be an organization that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

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