Portfolio / Program Management & Governance Lead

Ideenkreise Tech Pvt Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Program Governance Lead to ensure project governance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of experience and must be proficient in managing delivery compliance across multiple geographies. Responsibilities include coordinating governance reviews, analyzing project health indicators, and maintaining governance trackers. Candidates should preferably hold certifications in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in Program Governance focusing on delivery compliance.
• Experience in managing large critical engagements and recovery management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate monthly governance reviews with project managers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Capture lessons learned and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Project/program management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)

Risk identification and compliance enforcement

Strong communication and facilitation across senior and operational levels

Detail-oriented, structured, process-driven

Supervisory and people management skills

Education

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Delivery certification

Job description

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Program Governance Lead with 5-10+ years of experience ensuring delivery compliance, project governance, and operational excellence across geographies. Works with PMs and delivery teams for transparency, risk management, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate monthly governance reviews with project managers.
• Facilitate review sessions and analyze project health indicators.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and client methodologies.
• Maintain consolidated governance trackers across delivery centers.
• Liaise with PMs, delivery teams, and SMEs to resolve gaps.
• Escalate critical risks/issues to leadership.
• Capture lessons learned and recommend process improvements.
• Enhance reporting tools and review formats.

Required Technical Skills:

• Project/program management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Risk identification and compliance enforcement.
• Strong communication and facilitation across senior and operational levels.
• Detail-oriented, structured, process-driven.
• Experience in managing large/critical engagements and recovery management.
• Supervisory and people management skills.

Certifications (Required / Preferred):

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Delivery certification preferred