Regional Manager- Project Management Pune
Role purpose
As a Regional Manager, Project Management , you will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 10 or more Project Managers and Scrum Masters to ensure the successful delivery of complex, multi-phase customer implementations
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on project execution, requiring deep expertise in project planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination
You will drive excellence in delivery by mentoring project managers, standardizing processes, and aligning project outcomes with organizational goals
Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction across the program management function
Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership : In partnership with the VP of Program Management and other Regional Managers, drive program management strategy in alignment with company vision and objectives
Portfolio Oversight : Oversee the end-to-end delivery of regional, large-scale programs across diverse client portfolios, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints
Regional Team Leadership : Lead, mentor, and develop a regional team of Project and Scrum Masters fostering a culture of trust, transparency, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams, to ensure successful program delivery and customer satisfaction for your regional customers
Customer Engagement : Represent the Customer Delivery team in customer-facing forums such as Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Steering Committee meetings, and Executive Status Updates
Provide clear, data-driven insights into project health, risks, and strategic alignment Act as a regional deputy for the VP of Program Management
Process Improvement : Work closely with the VP of Program Management to implement and refine project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks to enhance delivery efficiency
Risk & Issue Management : Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across your regional portfolio, ensuring timely resolution of issues
Reporting & Analytics : Monitor project health, resource utilization, and financial performance of your regional portfolio; provide regular updates to senior leadership
Knowledge Transfer & Handover : Oversee structured handovers to support teams post-implementation, ensuring continuity and operational readiness
Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
Experience: Proven experience managing project management teams for large-scale implementations across multiple geographies or business units
Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor high-performing teams
Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills, with experience in engaging with C-level executives and senior stakeholders
Program Management Expertise: Deep knowledge of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices, with relevant certifications (eg PMP, PRINCE2) preferred
Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and deliverables
Change Management: Excellent knowledge of change management principles and practices, with the ability to drive and manage organizational change effectively
Communication: Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels of the organization
Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in professional services, software delivery, and implementation, ideally with a deep understanding of the travel industry trends and client needs
Education: Bachelor s degree in a relevant field is required; an advanced degree (eg MBA) is highly desirable
What do we offer Open culture and challenging opportunity to satisfy intellectual needs
Work-life balance
Excellent, dynamic and multicultural environment
About Accelya Accelya is a leading global technology and service provider to the air transport industry delivering innovative change at speed and scale
The company s market-leading passenger, cargo, and industry platforms support airline retailing from offer to settlement, both above and below the wing
Over 250 airline customers count on Accelya, with operations spread across nine countries and employing over 2,000 professionals worldwide
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