Program Manager - L1

Role Overview: You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of a specific program or a workstream of a larger customer program within Wipro, from deal closure to a steady-state. This role may involve leading large-scale software implementations across various domains such as Managed Services, Vendor Consolidation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, ERP Transformation, CRM Transformation, IT Infrastructure/Upgrade, Cybersecurity Imp/Enhancement, Quality, and Testing Programs. Key Responsibilities: - Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives in alignment with organizational objectives. - Lead overall program management including implementation, customization, and integration of applications. - Ensure strong governance in terms of scope, schedule, change management, resource allocation, and risk management for successful program delivery. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, internal GBLs/Service line teams, and project managers to define scope, deliverables, resources, work plan, budget, and schedule. - Monitor program financials, budget tracking, cost management, and resource allocation to achieve profitability targets. - Identify risks proactively, develop mitigation strategies, and adapt strategies to optimize program outputs. - Establish and maintain quality standards, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations. - Communicate program updates, business reporting, and manage relationships with third-party vendors. - Drive change management activities, including coordinating training and communication plans for new packaged applications. - Mobilize operational support across the organization, manage integration, dependencies, and stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices. - Lead and mentor a team for professional growth, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Qualifications: - 10+ years of progressive experience in technology project and program management, with at least 5 years specifically in managing customer programs. - Excellent understanding of technologies, industry vertical domain areas, and demonstrated expertise in specified technology areas. - Proficiency in risk management, financial analysis, project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), IT landscape, and trends. - Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management skills, and ability to interact effectively with senior executives, clients, and cross-functional teams in a matrix set-up. Additional Details: Wipro Limited is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions to address clients" most complex digital transformation needs. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, Wipro helps clients realize their ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. Wipro encourages constant evolution and reinvention, empowering individuals to design their own reinvention and realize their ambitions. Join Wipro to be part of a business powered by purpose and innovation. Applications from people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.,