Manager Business And Strategy Analyst CIO Office

EXL; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL, a leading technology and analytics company, seeks an Analyst to join the Global CIO Office in India. The role combines Technology Strategy, PMO, Business Analysis and Executive Governance for AI-led transformation programs, partnering with senior technology leaders to drive planning, execution discipline, value realization and executive decision-making.

The role acts as a bridge between strategy and execution, ensuring priorities translate into measurable business outcomes and sustained

Qualifications

• Experience in Technology Strategy, PMO and business analysis for digital/transformation projects.
• Ability to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes and value realization.
• Experience interacting with C-Suite stakeholders and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning, execution, tracking and reporting of enterprise technology initiatives.
• Develop enterprise technology strategy including AI, modernization and cyber defense programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to monitor performance and risks.
• Create executive dashboards and steering committee materials with business impact.
• Support annual planning, milestones and benefits realization.

Skills

Technology Strategy

PMO

Business Analysis

Executive Governance

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

KPI Frameworks

Cloud/AI awareness

Education

MBA

B.Tech

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Analyst to join the Global CIO Office. The role combines Technology Strategy, PMO, Business Analysis, and Executive Governance for digital and AI-led transformation programs, partnering with senior technology leaders to drive planning, execution discipline, value realization, and executive decision-making. The individual will act as a connective layer between strategy and execution, ensuring technology strategic priorities are translated into measurable business outcomes

Responsibilities

Role Overview:We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Analyst to join the Global CIO Office. The role combines Technology Strategy, PMO, Business Analysis, and Executive Governance for digital and AI-led transformation programs, partnering with senior technology leaders to drive planning, execution discipline, value realization, and executive decision-making. The individual will act as a connective layer between strategy and execution, ensuring technology strategic priorities are translated into measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management of Technology Initiatives

• Drive planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of enterprise-wide technology initiatives in alignment with the overall Tech roadmap
• Assist in developing the enterprise technology strategy and transformation agenda, including Enterprise AI, modernization, enterprise digital, and cyber defense programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional technology and business leaders to establish performance standards, monitor outcomes, and track strategic initiatives, dependencies, and delivery risks
• Create program dashboards, executive updates, and steering committee presentations, translating technical progress into clear business impact
• Conduct research and prepare briefs on emerging technologies, including AI and Agentic AI, industry trends, strategic partnerships, and innovation opportunities relevant to technology strategy and planning
• Support governance processes and annual planning cycles, milestone tracking, and benefits realization
• Coordinate complex Programs and interdependencies, helping drive scope clarity, issue resolution, and risk mitigation

Technology Strategy and Research:

• Participate in development of tech strategy and roadmap aligned with the organizations long-term strategy
• Apply a deep understanding of business and technology trends to develop forward-thinking strategies that enable digital transformation and enhance organizational performance
• Demonstrate expertise in content articulation, ensuring clear and concise communication of complex technology concepts and strategies.

Technical Skills

• Understanding and applied view of emerging technology tools such as Claude Code, Cowork, LangGraph
• Well-versed with technology trends including Agentic AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Platforms and Enterprise Technology operating models
• Strong PowerPoint and executive storytelling capabilities to articulate technology strategies, business outcomes, and transformation initiatives to C-Suite stakeholders
• Experience with strategic planning, PMO governance, KPI frameworks and portfolio management
• Exposure to cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture and digital transformation initiatives
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, etc.)
• Strong Power BI, Excel, data visualization and performance reporting capabilities
• Familiarity with change management and organizational transformation methodologies

Qualifications

• B.Tech + MBA with 6-10 years of experience across Technology Strategy, Program Management, Corporate Strategy, Consulting, Digital Transformation, CXO Offices or PMO functions
• Certifications: PMP, ITIL, and new age tech certifications (AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber, etc)
• 6-10 years of consulting, business excellence, corporate strategy, program management experience
• Past experience of working and managing expectations with C-Suite stakeholders

Requirements: