Manager

Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse India is seeking a seasoned PMO/Program Manager to establish and maintain PMO frameworks and governance standards. You will drive project execution, monitor timelines and milestones, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives for complex programs in India.

You will lead planning, analytics, and reporting, build executive dashboards in Power BI, and manage stakeholder engagement across multiple initiatives while guiding cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in PMO, program management, or related fields.
• Experience governing, reporting, and delivering across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders, risks, and executive dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, governance standards, and best practices.
• Drive project execution with timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Facilitate governance reviews, steering committees, and leadership reporting.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Budgeting

Executive reporting

Advanced Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Family:GIC Process (India)Travel Required:NoneClearance Required:NoneProject Governance & DeliveryEstablish and maintain PMO frameworks, governance standards, and project management best practices.Drive project execution by monitoring timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.Facilitate governance reviews, steering committees, and leadership reporting forums.Ensure projects remain aligned with strategic business objectives.Planning, Reporting & AnalyticsDevelop project plans, dashboards, scorecards, and executive reports.Track project performance against KPIs, SLAs, budgets, and delivery milestones.Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership through data analysis.Maintain portfolio-level visibility across multiple initiatives.Risk & Stakeholder ManagementIdentify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.Manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).Drive cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.Escalate critical issues and facilitate resolution.Resource & Financial ManagementSupport workforce planning and resource allocation across projects.Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.Track project benefits realization and business outcomes.Ensure optimal utilization of resources and project investments.Continuous ImprovementStandardize PMO processes, templates, and governance artifacts.Drive process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.Implement automation opportunities and reporting efficiencies.Capture lessons learned and promote best practices across programs.What You Will NeedExperience8-12 years of experience in PMO, Program Management, Project Management, Operations Excellence, or Consulting.Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.Proven track record in governance, reporting, and delivery management.Technical SkillsProject planning and scheduling.Risk, issue, and dependency management.Budgeting and financial tracking.Executive dashboard and MIS reporting.Advanced Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and project management tools.Leadership SkillsStrong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.Preferred QualificationsExperience leading business transformation, transition, or strategic initiatives.Exposure to portfolio management and enterprise PMO functions.About Guidehouse IndiaAt Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.What We OfferAt Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.Important Fraud NoticeAll official recruitment communications from Guidehouse will come from email addresses ending in @guidehouse.com or @myworkday.com. Guidehouse never charges fees, requests money transfers, or collects payments from educational institutions for recruitment events. Please do not share banking or personal financial information with anyone claiming to represent Guidehouse for hiring purposes.Contact UsIf you have visited our website to explore career opportunities or to apply for a position and have questions, please contact the Guidehouse Recruiting team at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only as required to support the recruitment process.To learn more about Guidehouse in India, visit www.guidehouse.com/india.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.