Manager

Wipro; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro in Pune seeks an experienced Manager – Project Management & Financial Operations to lead tax compliance oversight and governance within our Centre of Excellence for a leading asset management firm.

The role requires 8–10 years in tax, finance, or audit, with Big 4 background and PMP preferred; you will drive process improvements and manage global stakeholders and external providers.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in Tax Compliance, Finance, Audit, or PMO.
• Mandatory experience with a Big 4 firm at some stage of the candidate's career.
• PMP certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance oversight, manage relationships with advisors, fund administrators, and service providers.
• Oversee statutory reporting, compliance calendars, deadlines, approvals, and governance initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence through governance, performance management, and process standardization.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team, support talent acquisition and succession planning.
• Provide governance updates to leadership and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Governance

PMP certification

Leadership

Process improvement

Data analysis

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

MBA

CA

CPA

ACCA

CFA

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager – Project Management & Financial Operations to lead operational delivery, stakeholder management & governance within our Centre of Excellence, supporting a leading Alternative Asset Management firm.

The role will support the Tax Compliance function, with responsibility for the management, oversight, and review of tax compliance reporting and related obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

This position is suited for professionals with experience in financial services, alternative investments, asset management, fund administration, or audit environments. Candidates should possess strong project management, stakeholder management, and operational leadership capabilities, along with experience managing complex business processes and working with global teams and external service providers. Prior experience with a Big 4 firm at some stage of the candidate's career is a mandatory requirement. PMP certification is highly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance Oversight

• Manage relationships with tax advisors, fund administrators, and service providers.
• Oversee tax compliance deliverables, statutory reporting requirements, and compliance calendars across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor filing deadlines, approvals, and stakeholder actions.
• Support process enhancements and governance initiatives within the tax compliance function.

Operational Leadership & People Management

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned function, ensuring delivery excellence through adherence to service levels, quality standards, governance requirements, and internal controls.
• Drive operational excellence through performance management, process standardization, continuous improvement, business transitions, process migrations, and transformation initiatives while monitoring key operational metrics and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team by driving performance management, employee engagement, capability building, and career development initiatives.
• Support talent acquisition, training, workforce and succession planning while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment.

Project, Program & Stakeholder Management

• Lead strategic projects, governance initiatives, and process improvement programs by developing project plans, defining milestones, and driving execution against agreed objectives and timelines.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations while coordinating deliverables across internal teams, business stakeholders, external advisors, fund administrators, auditors, and service providers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational and project-related matters, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring alignment on priorities, expectations, and deliverables.
• Provide regular governance, status, and progress updates to leadership teams while facilitating stakeholder discussions, decision-making forums, and timely resolution of issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Experience

• 8 to 10 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Tax Compliance
• Finance & Accounting
• Audit
• Project Management / PMO
• Experience within Asset Management, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Fund Administration, Financial Services, Shared Services, or Global Capability Center environments is preferred.
• Mandatory experience with a Big 4 firm at some stage of the candidate's career.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex operational or transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• MBA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• PMP certification (highly preferred).
• Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and senior management.
• Proven project and program management capabilities, including governance, planning, prioritization, and execution of complex initiatives.
• Experience managing third-party service providers, auditors, consultants, fund administrators, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience driving process optimization, automation, and transformation initiatives is desirable.