Program Manager

NTT DATA, Inc.; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Program Manager for our Gurugram Noida hybrid role. You will drive governance, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across strategic transformation programs.

The role requires balancing governance with effective delivery through leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience in program management, with strong communication skills and a proven ability to engage with senior leadership and manage

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale business transformation and technology programmes.
• Strong governance, planning, reporting, and programme controls.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage programme governance, processes, and controls.
• Monitor performance across scope, timelines, costs, and benefits realization.
• Lead governance reviews, steering committees, and executive forums.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables for successful execution.
• Coordinate activities across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Prepare and present programme updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Program Governance

Executive Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS/Business)

PMP

PgMP

PMI-RMP

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Gurugram, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).

Program Manager

Location: Gurugram / Noida (Hybrid)
Experience: 5-7 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to drive governance, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across strategic transformation programs. This role is responsible for ensuring effective programme oversight, providing executive visibility, managing risks and dependencies, and enabling successful delivery through strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Program Governance & Delivery

• Establish and manage programme governance frameworks, processes, and controls.
• Monitor programme performance across scope, timelines, quality, costs, and benefits realization.
• Lead governance reviews, steering committees, and executive forums.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate activities across multiple projects and workstreams.

Executive Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and present programme updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Develop dashboards, KPI reports, portfolio summaries, and decision-support materials.
• Provide clear insights into programme progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and financial performance.
• Translate complex delivery information into actionable executive recommendations.
• Maintain programme-level risk, issue, and dependency registers.
• Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation and contingency planning.
• Escalate critical issues and blockers where required.
• Conduct programme health assessments and governance reviews.
• Build and manage relationships with business leaders, sponsors, technology teams, vendors, and partners.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders and resolve competing priorities.
• Support portfolio planning, resource allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and benefits tracking.
• Ensure compliance with PMO standards and promote continuous improvement and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Program Management

• Experience managing large-scale business transformation and technology programmes.
• Strong expertise in governance, planning, reporting, and programme controls.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.

Executive Communication

• Excellent presentation, storytelling, and executive reporting skills.
• Experience engaging with senior leadership and C-level stakeholders.
• Ability to create meaningful dashboards and programme insights.
• Strong experience managing enterprise risks, issues, dependencies, and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of governance frameworks, controls, and audit readiness.

Stakeholder Management

• Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• SharePoint & Teams

Education & Certifications

Mandatory

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Preferred

• PMP
• PgMP
• PMI-RMP
• Strategic Thinking
• Governance Excellence
• Executive Presence
• Communication & Presentation
• Leadership & Influence
• Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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