Program/Project Management Lead

Posted:
4/8/2026, 7:25:26 PM

Location(s):
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ⋅ Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ⋅ Maharashtra, India ⋅ Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India ⋅ Tamil Nadu, India

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Project Role : Program/Project Management Lead
Project Role Description : Manage overall delivery of a program or project to achieve business outcomes. Define project scope and monitor execution of deliverables. Communicate across multiple stakeholders to manage expectations, issues and outcomes.
Must have skills : Service Transition
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 15 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Program or Project Management Lead, a typical day involves overseeing the comprehensive delivery of programs or projects to ensure alignment with business objectives. This role requires defining the scope of projects clearly and continuously monitoring the progress of deliverables to maintain quality and timeliness. The position demands active communication with various stakeholders to manage expectations, address challenges, and ensure successful outcomes. The role is dynamic, involving coordination across different teams and adapting plans as necessary to meet evolving business needs and priorities.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be a SME with deep knowledge and experience.
- Should have Influencing and Advisory skills.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
- Lead strategic planning and execution to align project goals with organizational objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration and communication among diverse teams to drive project success.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Service Transition.
- Strong skills in managing change processes and ensuring smooth transitions between service phases.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder communications effectively.
- Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies within service delivery contexts.
- Competence in monitoring and reporting project progress to ensure alignment with business goals.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 15 years of experience in Service Transition.
- This position is based at our Chennai office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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