SENIOR CONSULTANT

Atos SE; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Atos SE seeks an experienced program delivery professional to drive technology initiatives in India. You will lead Agile release trains, coordinate with product owners and teams, and align milestones with strategic objectives through PI planning and risk mitigation.

The role requires governance, strong leadership of cross‑functional teams, and thorough documentation. You will mentor teams, manage multiple projects, and report metrics to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program delivery or project management in technology.
• Experience leading project teams with successful delivery.
• Experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA/Confluence.
• Experience in writing technical documentation; Prior Amex experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes technology-focused projects aligned with goals.
• Leads Agile release trains with product owners and development teams.
• Leads PI planning meetings with senior leadership and delivery teams.
• Mentors ART meetings for future PI planning readiness.
• Develops risk management plans and mitigation strategies.
• Analyzes portfolio, ART, and team metrics for insights.
• Facilitates Inspect & Adapt and retrospectives for continuous learning.
• Maintains project documentation and PM tool updates.
• Tracks OKRs/KPIs to measure project performance.
• Facilitates stakeholder communication and resource allocation when needed.

Skills

Agile experience

SAFe knowledge

Lean knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the planning, coordination, and execution of technology-focused projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and project goals


• Leads Agile release trains, coordinating with product owners, agile champions, and development teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of project milestones


• Leads Program Increment (PI) planning meetings with senior leadership, product management, and delivery teams to ensure strategic alignment and readiness


• Mentors Agile Release Train (ART) meetings to ensure the preparation, readiness, and prioritization of features for future PI planning sessions


• Develops risk management plans, conducts regular risk assessments, and implements mitigation strategies to ensure smooth Agile Release Train (ART) execution


• Analyzes and interprets relevant portfolio, Release Train, and team-level metrics to provide strategic insights into delivery and execution


• Facilitates Inspect & Adapt sessions and other retrospective meetings to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the teams


• Oversees the process of maintaining project documentations including requirements, specifications, and progress reports ensuring they are updated in Project Management tools


• Develops risk management plans, conducts regular risk assessments, and implements mitigation strategies


• Tracks relevant Objectives and Key Results/Key Performance Indicator (OKR/KPIs) to measure and report on project performance


• Facilitates communication among stakeholders, including project sponsors, team of colleagues, and external partners, to ensure effective information flow


• May or may not manage resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of resources across multiple projects and balancing workload among a team of colleagues


• May or may not manage and lead a team of technology delivery colleagues, providing leadership, guidance, and coaching to support continuous learning, growth opportunities, inclusivity, and the development of best practices


• May or may not recruit colleagues with relevant experience, and develops, rewards, and energizes an effective team


• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Work experience

• 10+ Experience in program delivery or project management, preferably within a technology-focused environment


• Experience in leading project teams, with a track record of successful project delivery


• Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams


• Experience in project management software tools and techniques, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms


• Experience in writing technical documentationPrior Amex experience is required

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering), and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred


• Knowledge of Agile/SAFe/Lean methodologies


• Knowledge of technical challenges and systems design, with the ability to facilitate technical discussions and drive solutions


• Knowledge of the full life cycle of product development, from concept to delivery, including Test Driven Development

Certifications

• Certification in SPC (SAFe Program Consultant), SA (SAFe Agilist), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), or PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus