Program Manager - PMO

WhatYoullDo:

• Program planning by leading end to end planning and execution across one or more workstreams for a large engagement with multiple projects and workstreams;
• Program execution by leading program delivery for key workstreams across strategic initiatives, drive the program activities to ensure the program generates early traction and maintains forward momentum;
• Provide leadership to setup a robust PMO framework for effective delivery and execution;
• Identify areas of complexity within the program, and proactively engage with stakeholders to define success criteria and direction to address challenges, pivoting as needed to achieve successful outcomes;
• Participate and lead unstructured problem solving with the team and client on issues which arise during the course of a large program;
• Partner with senior program leaders and client stakeholders to planand lead key initiatives and build a strong network and relationships with key client stakeholders;
• Responsible for mentoring junior PMO team members and providing the direction required for meeting the project objectives.

WhatYoullBring:

• Graduate with 10-15 years plus of experience in Project Management, or a Post Graduate with an MBA or other relevant advanced degree with 5 years plus of experience in Project Management;
• Prior experience with program and PMO activity for large business transformations, or, implementation of Digital strategy; experience managing large PMO vertical and client accounts;
• Any Life Science, Healthcare, Pharma or Consulting experience is a nice to have Insurance or Finance industry experience also a plus;
• Experience in large scale transformation programs with multiple stakeholders, complicated data dependencies, intersecting workstreams, and project change management;
• Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques, and tools & reporting;
• Ability to work in Agile, Waterfall and hybrid methodologies;
• Strong knowledge of PMI and Agile project management standards and terminologies. PMI/PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification desired.

Additional Skills:

• Strong ability to understand projects KPIs and SLAs;
• Experience managing multiple projects at once and ensuring priority of issues and risks;
• Experience leading and coaching junior team members;
• Strong ability to implement processes, excellent oral and written communication skills, leadership skills and self-motivation, polished interpersonal skills, customer focus.