It Program Manager ( Work from Office- Gurgaon)

Lead the strategic planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Role & responsibilities

Strategic Activities

• Lead the translation of strategic product priorities into actionable project plans, tasks, and deliverables, collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overarching business objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day management of product development initiatives, including requirements gathering, user story refinement, sprint planning, and backlog grooming, to facilitate efficient and effective project execution.
• Work closely with program managers, product managers, designers, developers, and QA analysts to define project scope, specifications, and acceptance criteria, fostering clear communication and shared understanding of project goals and deliverables.
• Participate in project risk management activities, identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues to minimize project delays and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to regular project status updates, progress reports, and team meetings, providing updates on project milestones, challenges, and dependencies to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot technical issues, resolve blockers, and optimize workflows, leveraging agile methodologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement in project execution processes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and professional development, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management and project execution, and applying newfound knowledge to enhance project outcomes and team performance.

Team Management

• Manage a team and guide them to ensure their efforts align with overarching objectives. 
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, ownership, and teamwork, providing leadership to nurture team members' professional growth.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, information technology, or project management.

Minimum Requirement

Desired

• 13+ years of experience 
• Proven experience in managing IT projects
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Knowledge of IT best practices and methodologies.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of IT systems and software development.