Associate Principal - Program & Project Management

Mandatory 4 days WFO is mandatory

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead largescale complex programs across multiple projects and business functions The ideal candidate will drive strategic initiatives ensure successful delivery manage stakeholder expectations oversee financials and enable organizational transformation while aligning program outcomes with business objectives

Key Responsibilities

Program Portfolio Management

Lead and manage multiple concurrent projectsprograms with endtoend ownership

Define program strategy roadmap governance framework and execution plans

Establish program goals KPIs success metrics and reporting mechanisms

Ensure alignment of program deliverables with organizational objectives

Drive program reviews steering committee meetings and executive governance forums

Stakeholder Management

Engage with senior leadership customers sponsors and crossfunctional teams

Act as the primary escalation point for programrelated issues and risks

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Present program status risks financials and business outcomes to executives

Delivery Management

Ensure successful execution of projects within scope schedule budget and quality targets

Drive resource planning dependency management and capacity forecasting

Monitor project health delivery milestones and issue resolution

Implement best practices in Agile Hybrid and Waterfall delivery methodologies

Financial Commercial Management

Own program budgeting forecasting revenue tracking and margin management

Monitor resource utilization cost optimization and profitability

Support contract negotiations change requests renewals and business growth initiatives

Drive operational excellence and financial governance across programs

Risk Governance

Establish robust risk management and mitigation frameworks

Ensure compliance with organizational policies quality standards and audit requirements

Manage program dependencies and drive timely resolution of critical issues

Conduct periodic reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

People Leadership

Lead and mentor Project Managers PMOs and delivery teams

Foster a highperformance culture focused on collaboration and accountability

Drive talent development succession planning and capability building

Support hiring onboarding and performance management activities

Required Skills

Program Management

Portfolio Management

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Financial Management Budgeting

Risk Issue Management

Resource Capacity Planning

Governance Compliance

Vendor Management

Executive Communication

Change Management

Agile Scrum SAFe Waterfall Methodologies

Business Transformation

KPI Performance Reporting

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Business Administration or related field

MBA preferred

PMP PgMP PRINCE2 certification preferred

Agile certifications CSM SAFe Program Consultant SAFe Agilist are advantageous

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Executive Presence

Leadership Influencing Skills

Decision Making

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Management

Financial Acumen

Organizational Change Leadership