Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead and deliver large-scale, cross-functional technology programs. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder management, execution oversight, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will drive multiple projects under a unified program, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and value realization.
Responsibilities:
- Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics aligned with business goals.
- Lead end-to-end program execution across multiple projects/workstreams.
- Develop and manage program roadmaps, timelines, and budgets.
- Ensure alignment across engineering, product, operations, and business teams.
- Oversee project managers and ensure timely delivery of all program components.
- Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Drive Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies as appropriate.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and governance frameworks.
- Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and leadership.
- Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies effectively.
- Facilitate decision-making and resolve cross-functional conflicts.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks and issues
- Establish governance structures, reporting cadence, and KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Manage program budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization.
- Allocate resources effectively across projects.
- Monitor ROI and value delivery of the program.
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and tools.
- Implement best practices in program management and PMO frameworks.
Requirements:
- Strong experience in managing large-scale IT programs.
- Expertise in Agile (Scrum, SAFe) methodologies.
- Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Experience in risk management and governance.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, or enterprise systems.
- Experience with tools like Jira, MS Project, Confluence, or similar.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional and distributed teams.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 8+ years in IT project/program management.
- Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master/SAFe preferred.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with vendor management and third-party integrations.
- Exposure to data analytics, AI/ML, or automation programs.
- Experience in domains like Banking, Fintech, Travel, or Enterprise SaaS.
Interested candidates can apply online or email your CV to [email protected]