Program Manager

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development with education and

Cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement initiatives

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage: group term life, P

Mediclaim hospitalization for family

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale technology programs from Pune and Nagpur, driving governance, risk management, and cross-functional delivery excellence. You will coordinate with multiple teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure predictable outcomes.

The role requires 12+ years in IT delivery and strong knowledge of Agile/SAFe, with a focus on governance and executive reporting. Hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IT delivery, project or program management.
• Experience managing large-scale technology programs with multiple teams and dependencies.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models.
• Hands-on governance management, stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and escalation handling.
• Knowledge of risk management, dependency management, change control, scope management, and delivery metrics.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools.
• Education: BE/B.Tech/MBA/MCA or equivalent; PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program planning, execution, governance, and delivery tracking across multiple projects or workstreams.
• Align business, technology, delivery, and leadership stakeholders on program goals, priorities, milestones, and success criteria.
• Drive program governance through status reviews, steering committee meetings, executive updates, RAID tracking, and action closure.
• Manage program risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, escalations, and mitigation plans proactively.
• Track delivery progress, scope, schedule, budget, quality, resource utilization, and program-level KPIs.
• Coordinate with project managers, scrum masters, product owners, architects, engineering teams, and client stakeholders for smooth execution.
• Ensure adherence to delivery processes, quality standards, change management, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Prepare and present program dashboards, executive summaries, delivery reports, dependency trackers, and financial updates.
• Lead cross-functional teams, resolve blockers, improve delivery predictability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive customer satisfaction through transparent communication, timely escalation management, and measurable business outcomes.

Skills

IT delivery

Program management

Stakeholder management

Agile / SAFe

Risk management

Leadership

Education

BE / B.Tech / MBA / MCA

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Confluence

Power BI

Excel

Job description

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what?s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor?s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix? Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix? Assessment 2026.

About Position

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with strong expertise in program delivery, stakeholder management, governance, risk management, financial tracking, and Agile/SAFe delivery practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing large-scale programs, aligning multiple teams, driving delivery excellence, tracking dependencies, and ensuring successful execution against business objectives. This role requires a senior program management professional with hands-on experience in managing complex technology programs, leading cross-functional teams, driving governance forums, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring predictable delivery outcomes.

• Role: Program Manager
• Location: Pune, Nagpur
• Experience: 12+ Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end program planning, execution, governance, and delivery tracking across multiple projects or workstreams
• Align business, technology, delivery, and leadership stakeholders on program goals, priorities, milestones, and success criteria
• Drive program governance through status reviews, steering committee meetings, executive updates, RAID tracking, and action closure
• Manage program risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, escalations, and mitigation plans proactively
• Track delivery progress, scope, schedule, budget, quality, resource utilization, and program-level KPIs
• Coordinate with project managers, scrum masters, product owners, architects, engineering teams, and client stakeholders for smooth execution
• Ensure adherence to delivery processes, quality standards, change management, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks
• Prepare and present program dashboards, executive summaries, delivery reports, dependency trackers, and financial updates
• Lead cross-functional teams, resolve blockers, improve delivery predictability, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive customer satisfaction through transparent communication, timely escalation management, and measurable business outcomes.

Expertise You’ll Bring

• 12+ years of experience in IT delivery, project management, program management, or technology program leadership
• Proven experience managing large-scale technology programs with multiple teams, vendors, stakeholders, and dependencies
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, hybrid delivery models, SDLC, and release management
• Hands-on experience in governance management, stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and escalation handling
• Strong knowledge of risk management, dependency management, change control, scope management, and delivery metrics
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence, Power BI, Excel, or similar reporting and tracking tools
• Ability to manage program financials, resource planning, utilization, forecasting, and delivery commitments
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and client-facing skills
• Education ? B.E. / B.Tech. / M.B.A. / M.C.A. or equivalent qualification; PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or similar certifications preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

• Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.? Program Manager,Delivery Management,Vision