Program Director

EDGE Executive Search; Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Executive Search seeks a Program Director to lead large-scale technology transformation programs for enterprise clients. You will drive outcomes from presales through execution and value realization, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

You will own governance, risk, and financial commitments while shaping strategy, and identifying opportunities for growth within client accounts. The role requires strong delivery leadership in global enterprise contexts.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of IT program management experience in enterprise environments.
• Expertise in cloud, digital transformation, and enterprise applications.
• Strong stakeholder management and C-level engagement.
• Experience leading large transformational programs for enterprise clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation programs and portfolios across multiple workstreams, technologies, and business functions.
• Partner with C-suite stakeholders to influence strategy, manage expectations, and drive executive alignment.
• Own program governance, risk management, financial performance, and contractual commitments.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to business expansion within client accounts.

Skills

Program management

Cloud expertise

Digital transformation

Agile/DevOps

Emerging technologies

Stakeholder management

C-level communication

P&L management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

PgMP

PMP

Job description

The Company

India's marquee global technology company. They are an international flag-bearer of technical and managerial excellence. With offices around the globe, the company has a comprehensive presence across multiple segments of the IT product and service industries. They are a respected career company and a long-term wealth creator.

The Job

As a Program Director, you will lead large-scale, multi-year technology transformation programs for enterprise clients, driving strategic outcomes from presales through execution and benefits realization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery, governance, and business value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation programs and portfolios across multiple workstreams, technologies, and business functions.
• Partner with C-suite stakeholders to influence strategy, manage expectations, and drive executive alignment.
• Own program governance, risk management, financial performance, and contractual commitments.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to business expansion within client accounts.

Your Profile

You are a seasoned technology leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation programs within global enterprise environments. You combine strong commercial acumen, executive presence, and delivery excellence to achieve measurable business outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• 20+ years of experience in IT program management, including leadership of large transformational programs for enterprise clients.
• Strong expertise in cloud, digital transformation, enterprise applications, Agile/DevOps, and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with experience engaging C-level executives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, manage P&L, negotiate complex engagements, and drive revenue growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• PgMP, PMP, or other relevant program management certifications.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI solutions and modern IT operations practices such as SRE.
• Experience working with leading IT services or consulting organizations.