Associate Director - Finance Advisory 3

Genpact; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact is seeking an experienced Associate Director to drive complex transformation programs with strong governance, RAID management, and executive reporting. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, coordinating across business, technology, and operations to ensure on-time delivery and value realization.

The role requires 12+ years in large-scale transformations, a track record with finance/ERP programs, and clear communication with C-suite sponsors.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project/program management experience in large-scale transformations.
• Experience managing enterprise-wide initiatives with multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Proven success in executive stakeholder management up to C-suite level.
• Experience leading finance transformation, ERP, shared services, or operating model programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program governance across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Maintain RAID logs with ownership, mitigations, and escalation paths.
• Drive contingency planning and business resilience for delivery risks.
• Develop executive dashboards and governance packs for leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Program governance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Executive reporting

People leadership

Critical thinking

Finance advisory

Education

Bachelor - Accounting

Bachelor - Commerce

Bachelor - Economics

Bachelor - Finance

Master - Finance

CPA

CFA

CIMA

Power BI Data Analyst

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Tools

Power BI

ERP/Finance systems

Job description

Associate Director - Finance AdvisoryReady to turn bold ideas into real-world impact? At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it. AI and digital innovation are transforming the way businesses work, and we’re at the forefront of it. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, exemplifies how we scale advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. Whether tackling complex challenges through large-scale models or agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges.If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment.Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex transformation programs with a strong focus on governance, stakeholder management, RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), contingency planning, and executive reporting. The role will serve as the central orchestration point across business, technology, operations, and external partners, ensuring proactive risk mitigation, timely decision-making, and successful delivery of strategic initiatives.This individual will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving governance rigor, managing interdependencies across workstreams, and ensuring projects remain on track despite evolving business conditions.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Governance & Delivery LeadershipOwn end-to-end program governance across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.Establish and maintain project management frameworks, standards, and reporting mechanisms.Drive project planning, milestone management, critical path tracking, and delivery execution.Facilitate steering committees, governance forums, and executive decision-making sessions.Ensure alignment between program objectives, business outcomes, and delivery commitments.RAID Management & Risk OversightOwn and maintain enterprise-grade RAID logs with clear ownership, mitigation plans, and escalation paths.Proactively identify risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies across projects and functions.Lead risk assessments and scenario planning exercises to anticipate delivery challenges.Escalate critical risks and blockers with recommended solutions and decision options.Monitor cross-functional dependencies and minimize cascading impacts on program timelines.Contingency Planning & Business ResilienceDevelop comprehensive contingency and recovery strategies for critical delivery risks.Conduct impact analysis and define mitigation actions for schedule, resource, budget, and operational risks.Lead crisis-management discussions and coordinate response plans during project disruptions.Ensure alternative delivery pathways are identified and documented for key milestones.Build resilience plans to support uninterrupted execution during organizational or operational changes.Executive Stakeholder ManagementServe as the primary interface between business leadership, sponsors, PMO, delivery teams, and external partners.Build trusted relationships with senior executives, functional leaders, and key decision-makers.Manage stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and proactive engagement.Translate complex program risks and decisions into executive-level insights and recommendations.Facilitate cross-functional alignment and drive consensus on priorities, trade-offs, and actions.Reporting & Decision SupportDevelop executive dashboards, status reports, health indicators, and governance packs.Present program status, emerging risks, and key decisions to Steering Committees and sponsors.Define KPIs and program performance metrics to monitor delivery effectiveness.Track action items, decision logs, dependencies, and benefit realization metrics.Ensure accurate, timely, and concise communication across all stakeholder groups.Resource & Delivery CoordinationCoordinate activities across business, technology, operations, vendors, and PMO teams.Support capacity planning and resource allocation to maintain delivery momentum.Ensure accountability for action items and delivery commitments across functions.Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and governance maturity initiatives.Required Experience12+ years of project/program management experience within large-scale transformation environments.Proven experience managing enterprise-wide initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams.Strong expertise in RAID management, program governance, dependency management, and issue resolution.Demonstrated success in executive stakeholder management up to C-suite level.Experience leading complex transformation, finance transformation, ERP, shared services, digital, or operating model programs.Strong track record of driving projects in ambiguous and fast-changing environments.QualificationsBachelors - Accounting, Bachelors - Commerce, Bachelors - Economics, Bachelors - Finance, Masters - FinanceCertificationsCertified Public Accountant (CPA) - Perfekt Szolnok, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) - ICFAI University, Tripura, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - BPP University, Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate - Microsoft, SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 2021) - SAPRequired SkillsBusiness Consulting, Client Relations, Critical Thinking, Finance, People Leadership, Risk Management, Sourcing Strategic Thinking, StorytellingLanguageEnglish (Required)Language Proficiency -Advanced - C1Additional Job Location -Job TypeRegularMaster Skill List -Finance AdvisoryRemote Type -HybridWork Shift -Flex Time (India)Why join Genpact?• Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter• Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter• Accelerate your career – Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and world-class learning opportunities to stay ahead• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day• Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progressCome join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.Let’s build tomorrow together.Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.Furthermore, please do note that Genpact does not charge fees to process job applications and applicants are not required to pay to participate in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such scams include purchasing a 'starter kit,' paying to apply, or purchasing equipment or training.