Program Manager

Senior Consultant/Consultant – Program Manager

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Power-point, Excel and PM Tools like Jira, Clarizen, Clarity, Change-point, Planview etc. and PMP/ACP/CSM certified. Demonstrated strong thought leadership in the emerging technology space, preferably in digital channels. Project Management: Experience in agile methodologies, have led as Project Manager, Product Owner and Scrum Master roles within SAFe projects and helped build Agile Ways of working transformation programs for client IT organizations. Proven ability to lead teams and be committed to mentor junior consultants. Should be able to collaborate and work across client teams, vendor, stakeholders etc. Experience: 5-10 years, with at least 3+ years of top-tier consulting experience post MBA preferably in Project Management/Program Management/PMO/Transformation Realization Office, specializing in banking and financial institutions. • An MBA from a top-tier institution. • Experience in Management Consulting preferably with big 4 firms and other IT enabled services equivalent firms. • Proven experience of working on at least 4 large-scale business transformation or technology-enabled transformation programs. Demonstrated ability to manage extensive teams, execute complex programs on time, within budget, delivering measurable value to achieve client satisfaction. • Fluency with local language and a proven track record of client relationship management in the countries of hiring. • Experience of working on high value projects which involve high level of interaction with CXOs and top management executives with established relationship with local banks/ FIs and sales experience in the local market. • Expertise in developing and managing comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Risk Breakdown Structures (RBS) to ensure project clarity, task division, and risk identification. • Demonstrated ability to implement and lead process-driven delivery methodologies, ensuring adherence to best practices and structured project execution. Be responsible for driving complex engagements for large-medium-small sized companies across the globe • Work on project management tracks and pursuits with focus on digital offerings, digital transformation Roadmap & Digital Innovation methodologies. • Deliver engagements on transformation management office and Agile work methodologies • Drive the customer centric mindset culture with digital exploiting potential opportunities through an innovative journey, from ideation to commercialization. Help business innovate on the future of industry to become more profitable and improve their performance, solve complex industry and market related challenges. • Manage a portfolio of projects within a specific program or client relationship. • Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and business analysts to ensure project alignment with program goals. • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets. • Track project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and implement corrective actions. • Facilitate communication between internal teams and clients. • Manage project resources effectively and ensure efficient utilization. • Prepare and deliver project status reports to stakeholders. • Support the implementation of Agile methodologies and best practices.