Strategic Program Lead

 About The Role  

Project Role :Strategic Program Lead

Project Role Description :Identify strategic focus areas, develop the plan to deliver strategic projects and programs, and drive and manage the work to achieve business outcomes.
Must have skills :Program Project Management

Good to have skills :Project Program & Portfolio GovernanceMinimum
18 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification :15 years full time education
Summary:The Chief of Staff (COS) is responsible for supporting the progression of the agenda and priorities of the Chief Learning & Research Officer (CLRO). The COS manages across critical business priorities and initiatives to optimize the CLROs time and impact. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment and has the executive presence required to establish credibility and influence other senior leaders. Working alongside the CLRO, the COS will need to operate with discretion and judgement; the ideal candidate is someone who understands and is energized by the complexity of the CLROs role and is not only able to address the issue of the day but also anticipate, plan and prepare for future needs. The COS should be detail-oriented, flexible, able to support multiple parallel initiatives, and enjoy managing a complex agenda.
Roles & Responsibilities:-Ensure the CLROs agenda is effectively represented in Accenture's core initiatives and leadership forums, as well as in internal and external engagements to build Accentures brand and profile and align with key business priorities of client service, growth, people development and community engagement. -Support/manage CLROs participation in internal, client, and external engagements, including prioritization and preparation for engagement. This will include proactive coordination across stakeholders, communications, sponsorship of strategic programs, and change management & culture change initiatives. -Help set and regularly align priorities with the CLRO. This includes updating and reprioritizing based on feedback and ensuring the leadership team is kept informed as appropriate.-Anticipate time required to advance initiatives, priorities and manage stakeholders, ensuring progress is being made and parties are kept informed.-Diligently follow up on all activities across the Leadership Team to ensure key priorities are advanced, summarizing data & information in a consistent and easy to digest format.-Proactively and seamlessly partner with other support team members which may include administrative, corporate functions (internal Accenture Learning & Leadership Development, M+C, Finance, HR), and others.-Participate as an active member of the CLROs leadership team including driving the agenda, ensuring parties are prepared for discussion, and driving strategic initiatives. -Able to attend meetings alongside and on behalf of the CLRO delivering updates on agenda items and strategic initiatives, keeping track of and following up on action items, driving discussion and providing summaries of key topics covered.-Activate priority actions or programs with various leadership teams Professional & Technical Skills:

-Demonstrated understanding of organizational learning strategy, talent development, and the key levers for building workforce capability.-Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to change with agility.-Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with the ability to synthesize complex information into crisp, executive-level summaries.-High level of business acumen, discretion, and judgment, with experience operating alongside senior executives.-Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a proven track record of building credibility and partnering effectively across multiple business functions.
Additional Information:- The candidate should have minimum 18 years of experience in Program Project Management.- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.- A 15 years full time education is required. Qualification 
15 years full time education