Program Director - Large Transformational Programs & Portfolios

Infosys

Pune District, Bengaluru

Hybrid

INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Infosys in Pune invites a Program Director to lead large-scale transformation programs across multiple business units and client organizations. The role demands end-to-end ownership, C-suite stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering multi-year enterprise programs.

You will drive strategy and delivery, manage budgets and contracts, mentor global teams, and ensure outcomes with ROI and growth. A Bachelor's degree is required, MBA preferred; 20+ years in IT program management and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; MBA/Master’s preferred.
20+ years of IT program management experience.
5+ years with a leading IT services/provider organization.
PMP/PgMP certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary strategic advisor to client leadership and C-suite executives.
Lead steering committees, governance reviews, and transformation discussions.
Own the complete program lifecycle from presales through delivery and benefits realization.
Manage multiple interconnected projects, workstreams, and delivery teams.
Drive large transformation initiatives involving cloud, enterprise applications, AI/GenAI, and digital transformation.
Ensure delivery aligns with contractual commitments, milestones, and scope.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

PMP/PgMP

IT program management

Strategic business consulting

P&L ownership

Digital transformation

Cloud & enterprise architecture

AI/GenAI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA / Master’s degree

Job description

Program Director - Large Transformational Programs & Portfolios

Role Overview The Program Director is a senior leadership role responsible for driving large-scale, complex IT transformation programs across multiple business units and client organizations. The role focuses on end-to-end program ownership, C-suite stakeholder management, business transformation, financial performance, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary strategic advisor to client leadership and C-suite executives.
Build strong long-term client relationships and drive executive alignment.
Lead steering committees, governance reviews, and transformation discussions.
Communicate program risks, issues, and progress proactively.
Translate technical initiatives into business outcomes, ROI, and strategic value.

2. Program Strategy & Delivery

Own the complete program lifecycle from presales through delivery and benefits realization.
Manage multiple interconnected projects, workstreams, and delivery teams.
Drive large transformation initiatives involving cloud, enterprise applications, AI/GenAI, and digital transformation.
Ensure delivery aligns with contractual commitments, milestones, and scope.
Establish and execute strategic roadmaps and transformation agendas.

3. Financial & Commercial Leadership

Manage large program P&L, budgets, revenue, and profitability.
Lead scope, budget, and contract negotiations.
Identify account expansion opportunities and drive additional revenue.
Contribute to business growth through consulting and services opportunities.

4. Team Leadership & Governance

Lead and mentor geographically distributed teams of PMs, architects, analysts, and delivery leaders.
Establish strong governance, quality assurance, and communication frameworks.
Ensure delivery excellence and accountability.
Foster a culture of innovation, client centricity, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree required; MBA/Master's preferred.
PMP/PgMP certifications are advantageous.
20+ years of IT program management experience.
5+ years with a leading IT services/provider organization.
Proven track record in delivering large, multi-year enterprise transformation programs.

Key Skills