Senior Consultant

Atos Information Technology GmbH; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Atos Information Technology GmbH in India is seeking an experienced Program Manager to steer technology-driven programs and coordinate cross-functional teams. You will drive Agile release trains, PI planning, and risk management to ensure on-time delivery of milestones.

The role requires 10+ years in program delivery, expertise in SAFe/Lean, and strong stakeholder communication skills. A Bachelor’s in a technical field is essential, with advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program delivery or project management in tech environments.
• Experience leading project teams and multi-project coordination.
• Proficient with JIRA, Confluence and project management tools.
• Knowledge of SAFe/Lean methodologies and agile practices.
• Strong technical discussions and solution facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute technology-focused projects aligned to strategic goals.
• Lead Agile release trains with product owners and development teams for timely delivery.
• Conduct PI planning sessions with leadership and delivery teams.
• Mentor ART meetings to ensure readiness and prioritization of features.
• Develop risk management plans and mitigation strategies for ART execution.
• Analyze portfolio, release train, and team metrics for delivery insights.
• Facilitate Inspect & Adapt and other retros to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain project documentation and progress reports in management tools.
• Coordinate communication among sponsors, teams, and external partners.

Skills

Program management

Agile leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Experience with enterprise project management

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

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