Sr. Director - Program Management Office Leader

Cognizant

18 - 20 years

0 Lacs

chennai tamil nadu india

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Skills Required

communication skills leadership stakeholder engagement performance tracking problem-solving project management data analysis analytical thinking mentoring

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Location:

Bangalore

Summary

The Program Management Office Leader acts as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and operational leader, supporting the C Level Leader in driving the organisation's learning and development agenda. This role requires a blend of strategic insight, program management expertise, and strong interpersonal skills to ensure the seamless execution of learning initiatives across the organisation.
Provides strategic and operational support to drive cross-functional alignment, oversee programme governance, and ensure the delivery of key initiatives across L&D and Delivery Excellence team such as the L&D platform build, intellectual property development, and BU engagement. Helps in sustaining momentum, managing interdependencies, and enabling data-driven decision-making

Roles And Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Alignment: Collaborate with the C Level Leader to develop, implement, and monitor learning strategies that align with organisational goals and business objectives.
Project Management: Lead and oversee key learning and development projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource optimisation, and measurable outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact between the C Level Leader's office and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating communication and managing expectations.
Executive Support: Prepare executive briefs, reports, presentations, and analytics to support C Level Leader in decision-making and board-level discussions.
Change Management: Support the C Level Leader in leading organisational change initiatives related to talent development, digital learning transformation, and culture building.
Performance Tracking: Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to monitor the effectiveness of learning programmes and interventions.
Processes: Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity

Required Skills

Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in preparing reports, presentations, and executive summaries.
High degree of emotional intelligence, influencing, and stakeholder management.
Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally across departments and with senior leadership.
Experience in data analysis and generating decision making insights
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.
18+ years of experience in learning and development, strategy, consulting, or program management roles.
Prior experience working directly with C-suite executives or in a Program Office Mgmt. leader capacity will be an added advantage.

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