Manager- HR Transformation & Program Management

Position Summary-

This role serves as the Strategy Execution Partner to the CHRO, driving disciplined, timely, and high-quality delivery of the HR transformation agenda. The position is accountable for program managing key priorities—including Industrial Relations stabilization, strengthening foundational HR systems and processes, addressing talent and capability gaps, enhancing employee experience, and enabling culture transformation—through structured governance, cross-functional coordination, and rigorous progress tracking. Acting as the executional conscience of the CHRO, the role ensures strategic intent translates into operational outcomes by enabling leadership accountability, fostering collaboration across HR and business stakeholders, and supporting change adoption. The ideal candidate brings strong program management expertise, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence without authority, with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, high-impact HR initiatives.

Position Title- Manager - HR Transformation & Program Management

Job Location- Gurgaon

Objective-

To serve as the Strategy execution partner to the CHRO, ensuring disciplined, timely, and high-quality delivery of the HR function’s transformation agenda.

Major Deliverables-

This role will be responsible for program managing the execution of the HR priorities — Industrial Relations stabilization, fixing foundational HR systems & processes, filling Talent and Capability gaps, improving Employee Experience and culture transformation — by orchestrating cross-functional efforts, tracking progress, and holding the HR leadership team accountable to outcomes.

Key Responsibilities-

• Program Governance & Execution Oversight:

• Establish and maintain a structured program management framework for HR transformation.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, and interdependencies across the four HR priorities.
• Track progress against milestones, flag risks, and ensure timely course correction.

• Leadership Enablement & Accountability:

• Act as the executional conscience of the CHRO — ensuring that strategic intent is translated into operational action.
• Facilitate regular reviews with the CHRO and HR leadership to assess progress, resolve bottlenecks, and drive decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality dashboards, reports, and communication material for internal and external stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Liaise with HR sub-function leads (e.g., IR, Talent, L&D, Rewards etc.) to ensure alignment and integration of efforts.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure HR initiatives are responsive to organizational needs.

• Change Management Support:

• Support the CHRO in driving change readiness and adoption across the HR team.
• Monitor engagement and feedback loops to ensure initiatives are landing effectively.

Essential Attributes-

• Results-Oriented

  : Focused on achieving measurable outcomes in a structured and timely manner, with a track record of successful project delivery.

• Influence Without Authority:

  Able to drive accountability and alignment across senior stakeholders without direct control.

• Collaborative

  Mindset

  : A strong team player who can foster collaboration, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive results.

• Effective Communicator

  : Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to manage key stakeholders, present updates, and align teams.

• Analytical Thinking:

  Comfortable with data, dashboards, and deriving insights to inform action.

Desirable Attributes-

• Project Management Certification

  : Formal training or certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile) is preferred.

• HR Systems & Technology

  : Familiarity with HRIS and technology tools that support process and project management in HR.

• Strategic Thinking

  : Ability to think both strategically and tactically, understanding how HR initiatives align with business goals and driving long-term impact.

• Cultural Sensitivity

  : Experience working in organizations with diverse cultural backgrounds and the ability to integrate and balance them effectively.

Qualifications-

MBA/PGDM from a top-tier HR or related discipline from a Tier-1 institute.

Desired Experience Level-

5+ Years of relevant experience in HR Program Management / HR Transformation.