Program/Project Management Lead

Posted:
1/15/2026, 1:36:52 AM

Location(s):
Maharashtra, India ⋅ Nagpur, Maharashtra, 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 : Program Project Management
Good to have skills : Program Control Services
Minimum 18 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: The Delivery Unit Lead is responsible for managing and overseeing the delivery of multiple IT programs and projects across a portfolio of clients/accounts. This role ensures high-quality, on-time, and within-budget delivery, while also driving client satisfaction, operational efficiency, team development, and revenue/margin growth. The DU Lead acts as a senior point of escalation and ensures alignment of delivery with business objectives. Tenured Supply chain project execution experience Roles & Responsibilities: - Strategic Delivery Leadership • Own the delivery of large-scale, complex transformation programs across the portfolio. • Translate client objectives into scalable, outcome-driven delivery models. • Ensure delivery predictability, quality, and compliance with enterprise standards. - Client Partnership & Value Creation • Serve as a senior point of contact for CXO stakeholders, building trust through transparency and reliability. • Proactively identify and address delivery challenges while uncovering growth opportunities. • Drive measurable business outcomes and continuous improvement for clients. - P&L and Operational Ownership • Own delivery unit financials, ensuring revenue targets, margins, and cost structures are met. • Optimize resource utilization, forecasting, and pricing strategies to enhance profitability. • Manage commercial constructs, including contracts, SLAs, and change requests. - Talent and Leadership Development • Lead a high-performing team of delivery managers, architects, and domain experts. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation. • Champion talent development, succession planning, and capability building. - Growth Enablement & Transformation • Collaborate with account and industry teams to shape and win new business opportunities. • Drive digital and automation initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and client value. • Partner with COEs and innovation teams to embed best-in-class practices and emerging technologies. - Leadership Competencies: • Client Centricity: Trusted advisor with deep understanding of client business models. • Financial Acumen: Proven experience managing multimillion-dollar portfolios and driving profitability. • Execution Excellence: Strong track record of delivery assurance in high-complexity environments. • Influence & Communication: Executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. • Strategic Agility: Ability to pivot quickly and align delivery execution with evolving client priorities. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Program Project Management. - Good To Have Skills: Experience with Program Control Services. - Strong ability to manage project timelines and deliverables effectively. - Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. - Proficient in risk management and mitigation strategies. - Ability to analyze project performance and implement improvements. Additional Information: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology; MBA or Executive Leadership Program preferred - Certifications in PMP, ITIL, SAFe, or similar frameworks - Experience across platforms in Supply Chain technologies - Experience delivering projects in Retail, Manufacturing , Cloud environments

15 years full time education

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