Associate Director – People & Program Management

Polus Solutions is a values-led organization that blends strong business thinking with a people-first culture. As we scale, we are strengthening our delivery systems, leadership layers, and operational discipline, and this role plays a key part in that evolution.

Associate Director – People & Program Management

It is ideal for a leader who enjoys building maturity, developing people, and raising the overall performance bar across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & People Development

• Manage and mentor group of PMs/Tech Leads to improve execution and decision-making. 
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive communication. 
• Support leadership development and career growth for managers and emerging leaders. 
• Inspire and influence teams to adopt best practices and elevate performance. 

2. Program & Project Governance

• Oversee key initiatives through structured reviews, dashboards, KPIs, and governance routines. 
• Establish delivery frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and risk management practices. 
• Improve predictability with milestone planning, dependency tracking, and proactive issue resolution. 
• Drive standardization of delivery processes to uplift maturity across teams. 

3. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Define practical KPIs that drive alignment, predictability, and accountability. 
• Identify maturity gaps and implement initiatives to improve delivery performance. 
• Promote structured execution, process discipline, and data-driven decision-making. 
• Foster a high-energy, results-oriented delivery culture. 

Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in technology, project, or program management roles. 
• Proven experience leading managers and cross-functional teams. 
• Strong understanding of SDLC, engineering practices, and project governance. 
• High-energy, action-oriented leader with strong execution focus. 
• Ability to influence and mentor senior team members without relying on authority. 
• Excellent skills in prioritization, decision-making, stakeholder management, and communication 

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to influence without authority and uplift team maturity. 
• Strong ownership mindset with structured, strategic thinking. 
• Experience in implementing governance models, KPIs, and delivery frameworks. 
• Comfortable working with technical teams and understanding technology-driven decisions. 
• Passion for developing leaders and building high-performing teams. 
• Practical mindset, focus on what works, not overcomplicated frameworks. 

Why Join Us

• You get to directly shape how delivery teams operate. 
• You work closely with Directors and have visibility in company strategy. 
• You get autonomy to improve processes and influence how teams grow. 
• You work in a culture that values clarity, respect, and ownership. 
• Your work will have a clear impact on team efficiency and delivery quality. 

If this role excites you, please share your resume at: ramya.a@polussolutions.com