Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a critical transformation stream focused on custom-built, agile-driven digital platform development.This role requires a strong delivery leader with proven expertise in managing large-scale cloud and digital transformation programs, specifically in pure-play Agile environments with custom platform development. The individual will own a key program stream, driving execution, governance, and stakeholder alignment across complex initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Program / Stream Leadership
- Lead one or more transformation streams within a large enterprise program.
- Drive end-to-end delivery from planning through execution and stabilization.
Custom Platform Delivery
- Oversee design, development, and deployment of custom-built applications and platforms.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate closely with architecture, engineering, and product teams.
Agile Program Management
- Drive Agile / SAFe delivery methodologies across distributed teams.
- Ensure effective sprint planning, backlog prioritization, release planning, and continuous delivery.
Digital & Cloud Transformation
- Lead large-scale cloud-native and digital transformation initiatives.
- Ensure adoption of modern engineering practices (DevOps, CI/CD, microservices architecture).
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with senior stakeholders, including client leadership and program sponsors.
- Provide regular updates, manage expectations, and enable informed decision-making.
Governance & Reporting
- Establish and manage governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting cadence.
- Track progress, risks, dependencies, and ensure timely escalations.
Risk & Financial Management
- Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
- Track budgets, forecasts, and ensure adherence to financial targets.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Program & portfolio management
- Agile / SAFe delivery expertise
- Cloud transformation (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Strong stakeholder and client management
- Risk and financial governance
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in program/project management within IT or digital transformation.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale digital and cloud transformation programs.
- Mandatory experience in managing custom platform development / custom-built Agile projects.
- Strong experience working in pure Agile delivery environments (no ERP dependency).
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-vendor and cross-functional teams.
Domain Experience:
- Government / Public Sector projects (strongly preferred)
- Banking / Insurance (BFSI) projects
Preferred Certifications:
- PMP / PgMP / Prince2
- Agile / SAFe certifications
- Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) added advantage
