Associate Director – Technology Project & Program Management

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: IND-Pune-Smartworks

Skills: Portfolio Management, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Compliance, Mentorship, Framework Development, Performance Reporting

About the Role:

As an Associate Director, Technology Project & Program Management, you'll provide strategic leadership and guidance across multiple departments or areas. Charged with leading managers and senior professionals, you'll ensure the successful delivery of large-scale IT projects while driving strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals.

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the direction of the IT project management function and fostering a culture of excellence within your teams.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and guide managers and senior professionals in the project management function.
- Oversee the delivery of large-scale and complex IT projects.
- Develop strategic project management frameworks and methodologies.
- Align project outcomes with organizational objectives.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise-wide policies and standards.
- Advocate for project management best practices.
- Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels.
- Report on project portfolio performance to executive leadership.
- Ensure professional development and growth opportunities for team members.

Skills:

- Portfolio Management:



Handling a broad spectrum of projects simultaneously.
- Strategic Leadership: Guiding the project management function towards achieving long-term goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining solid relationships with key stakeholders.
- Change Management: Managing the impact of new initiatives on the organization.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to relevant policies and standards.
- Mentorship: Providing guidance and development opportunities for managers and senior staff.
- Framework Development: Creating and implementing project management methodologies.
- Performance Reporting: Clearly communicating performance metrics to executives.

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📌 Associate Director – Technology Project & Program Management (India)
🏢 Wolters Kluwer
📍 India