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Experience: 7+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a highly driven and execution-focused Lead Program Manager to lead multiple strategic programs and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

This role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, stakeholder management, and operational discipline. The ideal candidate will independently drive complex programs end-to-end while mentoring junior program managers responsible for parallel workstreams.

The role involves close collaboration across business, operations, product, technology, risk, compliance, and leadership teams . Success in this position requires strong ownership, the ability to navigate ambiguity and high-pressure situations, and a hands-on approach to solving problems and delivering outcomes.

Requirements Key Responsibilities

- Independently lead and execute multiple strategic programs and cross-functional workstreams from planning through completion
- Define program objectives, plans, milestones, dependencies, execution frameworks, risks, and success metrics
- Ensure programs are delivered within agreed timelines, scope, quality, and business objectives
- Establish strong execution discipline across multiple teams in a fast-moving environment
- Track program progress through structured governance mechanisms, reviews, dashboards, and reporting cadences
- Mentor and guide junior Program Managers managing independent workstreams
- Provide prioritization support, execution coaching,



escalation management, and problem-solving guidance to the program management team
- Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable operational and program management processes
- Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and execution bottlenecks and drive initiatives to improve operational effectiveness
- Manage senior leadership stakeholders with clear, structured, and effective communication
- Drive alignment across business, product, operations, technology, risk, compliance, and other cross-functional teams
- Proactively identify program risks, manage escalations, and drive structured resolution of complex issues
- Effectively manage scope changes and scope creep while balancing business priorities and delivery commitments
- Lead Agile execution through Scrum ceremonies, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, planning sessions, and governance meetings
- Coordinate across teams to resolve dependencies, remove blockers, and maintain execution momentum
- Operate effectively in situations involving ambiguity, evolving priorities, tight timelines, and high-pressure delivery requirements
- Demonstrate strong ownership and a bias toward action, stepping in at the ground level when required to ensure successful execution




- Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and execution excellence across programs

What Makes You a Great Fit

- 7-9 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, PMO, or a similar cross-functional leadership role
- Proven experience independently managing complex, high-impact programs involving multiple teams and stakeholders
- Solid track record of taking programs end-to-end from strategy and planning through execution and delivery
- Experience mentoring, guiding, or managing junior Program Managers or project teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Strong ability to manage escalations, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, program governance, and execution frameworks
- Strong analytical, planning, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly changing, and high-pressure environments
- Strong ownership mindset with a demonstrated bias for action and results-oriented approach
- Assertive and confident while maintaining a collaborative and solution-oriented working style
- Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority
- Experience in NBFC, FinTech, lending, financial services, or banking is an advantage
- Familiarity with financial services operations, risk and compliance coordination, lending processes, or financial technology ecosystems is a plus

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