Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar (on-site), India

The Senior Program Manager will act as a strategic leader responsible for planning, executing, and delivering multiple high-impact programs aligned with organizational objectives. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, governance, stakeholder management, and execution excellence across complex initiatives. The ideal candidate is a certified PMP professional with extensive experience in program governance, risk management, budgeting, and driving business outcomes through structured program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Strategy & Governance

- Define and implement program governance frameworks aligned with business strategy.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize programs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Establish program roadmaps, milestones, KPIs, and success metrics.
- Ensure adherence to PMP-based project and program management methodologies.

2. Program Planning & Execution

- Lead end-to-end program lifecycle from initiation to closure across multiple concurrent projects.
- Develop detailed program plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
- Monitor program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure delivery within scope, time, cost, and quality parameters.

3. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership

- Work closely with department heads, technical teams, operations, and external partners to ensure seamless execution.
- Act as the primary escalation point for program-related issues.
- Drive alignment across teams and resolve interdependencies between projects.

4. Risk, Compliance & Quality Management

- Establish risk management frameworks and proactively manage program risks.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Conduct periodic program audits and reviews for continuous improvement.

5. Budgeting & Resource Management





- Own program budgets and financial tracking.
- Optimize resource utilization across projects and teams.
- Forecast program financials and report variances to leadership.

6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

- Track program KPIs and present dashboards and reports to senior management.
- Use data-driven insights for decision-making and program optimization.
- Maintain transparency in reporting program health, risks, and achievements.

7. Change Management & Continuous Improvement

- Lead change initiatives associated with new programs or transformation efforts.
- Implement best practices and lessons learned across programs.
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification – Mandatory
- MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.

Experience

- 10+ years of experience in project/program management.
- 5+ years in a leadership role managing large-scale, cross-functional programs.
- Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations.

Skills

- Deep knowledge of PMP frameworks, program governance, and delivery models.
- Strong risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Expertise in program metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Key Attributes

- Strategic Leader: Ability to align programs with long-term business vision.
- Execution Excellence: Solid track record of delivering complex programs successfully.
- Collaborative Influencer: Builds alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Analytical Thinker: Data-driven decision maker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Change Leader: Experience driving transformation and organizational change.

Additional Information

- Notice Period: Immediate or Short Notice Period
- Work Environment: Dynamic, collaborative, and growth-focused organization

📌 Senior Program Manager (India)
🏢 Silent Infotech
📍 India