Role Summary The Program Manager plans, executes, and delivers cross-functional programs on time, within scope, and within budget — partnering with stakeholders across departments to define program goals, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure consistent, measurable delivery aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of programs, including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Develop and maintain program governance, charters, and status reporting for stakeholders and leadership
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify priorities and translate them into actionable project plans
• Track program KPIs and deliverables, and report progress to senior management
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that could impact program delivery
• Manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams and coordinate with external partners/vendors as needed
• Facilitate program reviews, retrospectives, and stakeholder alignment sessions




• Drive process improvements and standardization of program management practices across teams Requirements
• Master’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in program/project management in a complex, cross-functional organization
• Proven track record of leading multiple concurrent projects/programs to successful completion
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Robust analytical ability to break down complex problems into structured plans, interpret data/dashboards to spot trends and risks, apply root cause analysis, and uses Excel/BI tools to track metrics and drive fact-based decisions
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills across all levels
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or operation-driven environments a plus

📌 Program Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Zeiss India
📍 Bengaluru