Job Description

The Program Manager is accountable for planning, executing, and delivering strategic programs across multiple projects, regions, and stakeholders. The role ensures alignment with organizational objectives by driving program governance, operational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and business value realization.

Key Accountabilities

1. Program Leadership & Execution

- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream programs.
- Define program scope, objectives, milestones, and success criteria.
- Ensure delivery against time, cost, and quality commitments.
- Monitor program performance using KPIs and dashboards.

2. Governance & Compliance

- Establish and enforce program governance frameworks (RAG status, milestones, reporting cadence).
- Ensure adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, and controls.
- Maintain documentation, decision logs, and audit readiness.

3. Stakeholder Management

- Engage and influence senior stakeholders, business leaders, and clients.
- Provide transparent, concise executive-level communication and reporting.
- Manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment.

4. Financial & Resource Oversight

- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.




- Drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives.
- Oversee resource planning, allocation, and utilization across programs.

5. Risk & Issue Management

- Identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks and issues.
- Maintain RAID logs and ensure timely resolution/escalation.
- Implement mitigation and contingency strategies.

6. Strategic Planning

- Translate business strategy into program roadmaps and execution plans.
- Identify dependencies and ensure cross-functional alignment.
- Lead transformation, transition, and change management initiatives.

7. People Management & Capability Building

- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and PMO resources.
- Drive performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

8. Process Improvement & Innovation

- Drive standardization and continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools.
- Promote automation, efficiency, and best practices across programs.
- Support PMO maturity and capability development initiatives.

Certifications

• PMP / PRINCE2 Experience

📌 Program Manager (Vadodara)
🏢 Nielseniq
📍 Vadodara