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

- 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 clear, concise executive-level communication and reporting

Manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment

- 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

- 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 Qualifications 8–12+ years of experience in program/project management

Proven track record in delivering large-scale, cross-functional programs

Experience working in global, matrixed organizations

Strong exposure to stakeholder management and transformation initiatives

Skills & Competencies Strategic thinking and execution

Program and portfolio management

Financial acumen and business case development

Risk and change management

Stakeholder influence and negotiation

Team leadership and coaching

Decision-making and problem-solving

Communication and presentation skills

PM tools (MS Project, Smartsheet)

Data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI)

Governance frameworks and reporting tools

Program delivery (on-time, on-budget, within scope)

Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement

Financial performance and cost savings

Risk mitigation effectiveness

Resource utilization

PMO process compliance and adoption Additional Information Our Benefits Flexible working setting

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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