Modernization Program Manager - Director Level

Role Overview: As a Modernization Program Manager at Director Level in Pune, India, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end offshore modernization program management. Your role will involve managing program planning, delivery, tracking, and risk mitigation. You will collaborate with US stakeholders, GCC IT, and 3rd-party contractors, and handle contracts such as SOWs, MSAs, and vendor agreements. Additionally, you will track budget, subcontractor burn rate, and project milestones, acting as the main escalation point for daily operations and risks. It will be your responsibility to set up processes to monitor program deliverables and timelines, identify and manage risks, issues, and action plans, and align offshore delivery with global strategy and business goals. Driving collaboration across teams to meet program objectives will also be a key part of your role. Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end offshore modernization program management - Manage program planning, delivery, tracking, and risk mitigation - Coordinate with US stakeholders, GCC IT, and 3rd-party contractors - Handle contracts such as SOWs, MSAs, and vendor agreements - Track budget, subcontractor burn rate, and project milestones - Act as the main escalation point for daily operations and risks - Set up processes to monitor program deliverables and timelines - Identify and manage risks, issues, and action plans - Align offshore delivery with global strategy and business goals - Drive collaboration across teams to meet program objectives Key Skills & Experience: - 5+ years in program management, client delivery, or consulting - Experience with global teams and complex program leadership - Strong in contract management and budget tracking - Excellent communication with business and technical teams - Background in Agile, DevOps, and cloud technologies - Knowledge of Snowflake, Databricks, or modern cloud platforms - Skilled in roadmap creation, stakeholder engagement, and risk management - Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills Qualification Required: - Masters in project management, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, or related fields,