Associate Principal - Program & Project Management

Job Summary

Associate Principal in Program Management responsible for ensuring robust project governance and successful delivery of largescale IT programs with 11 to 15 years of experience

Job Description

Lead and oversee complex IT and data programs ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with governance standards Develop and implement comprehensive project governance frameworks to maintain delivery quality and risk mitigation Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including business IT and operations to drive seamless program execution Monitor program performance metrics and ensure adherence to timelines budgets and quality standards Facilitate communication and reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders on program status and governance compliance Mentor and guide multicountry teams comprising project managers and analysts to build program management capabilities Support business development activities including RFP responses and management of statements of work SOWs Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices in program governance and delivery

Roles and Responsibilities

Establish and enforce project governance policies processes and standards across programs Lead the planning execution and tracking of program deliverables using Agile and other methodologies Manage resource allocation timelines milestones dependencies and risk management effectively Provide regular executivelevel updates highlighting program achievements risks issues and mitigation plans Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory governance requirements Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders IT teams and external vendors to ensure program success Lead and mentor program teams fostering collaboration and professional development Participate in financial management of programs including budgeting forecasting and cost control Drive automation and process optimization opportunities within program operations Contribute to strategic planning and delivery transformation initiatives to enhance program outcomes