Job Description: Senior Project ManagerPeople Manager | Project Management Office (PMO)Job TitleSenior Project ManagerFunctionProject Management Office (PMO)Reports ToHead of PMO / Delivery LeadershipJob SummaryThe Senior Project Manager leads and oversees delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives, acting as both a hands-on program leader and a people manager for a team of Project Managers. This role is accountable for executive stakeholder alignment, on-time and on-budget delivery across teams, governance and audit readiness, and the coaching and development of project management talent. The Senior Project Manager also champions continuous improvement and innovation in how projects and programs are delivered.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer — Build Executive-Level Stakeholder AlignmentAlign key stakeholders around strategic objectives, scope, and delivery plans.Hold quarterly stakeholder alignment sessionsTrack executive feedback on alignmentMinimize escalations through early engagementDocument decisions in a central locationBusiness Delivery — Drive Timely and Quality Project Delivery Across TeamsOversee multiple initiatives, ensuring coordinated, high-quality, on-time delivery.Deliver 90%+ of managed projects on timeKeep cross-project issues under 5% unresolvedMaintain RAID logs for all programsTrack and report status to governance forumsOrganization — Champion Governance, Compliance, and Risk MitigationEnsure consistent use of delivery standards, risk controls, and audit readiness across all projects.Conduct quarterly compliance/governance reviewsMaintain documentation per PMO standardsAchieve zero major compliance misses or audit flagsPromote use of approved templates and toolsPeople — Coach and Develop Project Management TalentGrow the skills and confidence of Project Managers through structured coaching and support.Conduct monthly 1:1s with direct reportsCreate and monitor Individual Development Plans (IDPs)Track team training completion rates (target: 100%)Provide regular feedback and recognitionFinance — Optimize Program Budgets and Resource AllocationOversee the overall financial health of projects and programs to ensure value delivery.Track budgets quarterly with < 10% varianceIdentify and implement 2+ cost optimization initiatives annuallyMaintain 95%+ forecast accuracyProvide financial reporting to leadershipInnovation — Lead Change and Innovation Across ProgramsDrive adoption of new tools, methods, or practices that enhance project execution.Launch or lead at least one innovation initiative annuallyShare learnings through internal forums or sessionsMonitor ROI or impact of innovationsSupport pilot implementation of current PM practicesQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field; PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, SAFe Program Consultant, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred10+ years of project/program management experience, including experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives2+ years of people management or team leadership experienceProven track record of executive stakeholder engagement and governance/audit readinessStrong financial acumen with experience managing program-level budgets and forecastsExperience driving process improvement or innovation initiatives within a PMO or delivery functionHands-on proficiency with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Asana, Trello)Experience managing internal and external vendor relationships as part of program deliveryKey SkillsExecutive communication and stakeholder managementProgram and portfolio delivery across cross-functional teamsRisk, compliance, and governance frameworksCoaching, mentoring, and team developmentBudget management and financial reportingChange management and continuous improvementAgile, Scrum, and Waterfall delivery methodologiesVendor and third-party relationship management

📌 Senior Project Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 UNO Digital Bank
📍 Bengaluru