Senior IT Program Director

Infosys; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys in Bengaluru seeks a Program Director to lead large-scale IT transformations across multiple business units and client organizations. You will own end-to-end programs, manage executive stakeholders, and translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

The role requires 20+ years in IT program management, an MBA preferred, PMP/PgMP advantage, and a proven track record delivering multi-year enterprise initiatives in cloud, data analytics and AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 20+ years of IT program management experience.
• 5+ years with a leading IT services/provider organization.

Responsibilities

• Executive client & stakeholder management: advise client leadership and steer governance.
• Program strategy & delivery: own lifecycle from presales through benefits realization.
• Financial & commercial leadership: manage P&L, budgets, and revenue growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Program Director

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.

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

• Digital & IT Transformation
• Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics
• AI/GenAI awareness
• Agile & DevOps methodologies
• Executive communication & storytelling
• Strategic business consulting
• Stakeholder management & negotiation
• P&L ownership and commercial management
• Business development and revenue growth
• Leadership of large global teams