Associate Program Director

Birlasoft; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Birlasoft in Bengaluru, India, seeks an Associate Program Director to lead end-to-end modernization efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver strategic IT programs.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a background in large-scale modernization projects and relevant certifications (PMP/Agile). This position offers a dynamic environment in a tech-focused firm with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale application modernization or digital transformation programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in program management tools and frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end modernization of legacy applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and digital transformation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors, to define program objectives and deliverables.
• Oversee multiple interrelated projects, ensuring seamless integration and timely delivery.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource optimization.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Risk management

Budget oversight

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

PMP/Agile certifications a plus

Job description

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Location: INDIA - BENGALURU - BIRLASOFT OFFICE

Title: Associate Program Director

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Area(s) of responsibility

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead the end-to-end modernization of legacy applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and digital transformation strategies.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors, to define program objectives and deliverables.
• Project Coordination: Oversee multiple interrelated projects, ensuring seamless integration and timely delivery.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Budget Oversight: Manage program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource optimization.
• Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and drive continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale application modernization or digital transformation programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in program management tools and frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile) are a plus.