Senior Program Manager

Persistent Systems Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Group term life

Mediclaim hospitalization

Personal accident cover

Long service awards

Education sponsorship

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale IT programs and transformation initiatives. You will drive end-to-end delivery, governance, risk management, and executive reporting across global teams.

A collaborative leader with 15–20 years of experience will align business and technology objectives, optimise budgets, and guide multi-project portfolios. Hybrid work model with emphasis on delivery excellence, stakeholder engagement, and continuous

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of IT/technology delivery or enterprise transformation experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of managing large-scale strategic programs and portfolios.
• Proven experience establishing and managing PMO governance frameworks.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple strategic projects and govern the program portfolio.
• Define program vision, roadmaps, milestones, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Ensure alignment with business strategy and organizational priorities.
• Drive end-to-end program lifecycle management from planning to delivery and closure.
• Establish governance structures for transparency and accountability.
• Coordinate across functional teams and stakeholders; act as primary contact for executives.
• Facilitate steering committees and executive governance reviews.
• Provide regular progress updates, risks, dependencies, and achievements.

Skills

Program management

Portfolio management

PMO governance

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Agile/SAFe/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT/Business Administration

Job description

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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience in managing large-scale technology programs and strategic transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading complex, cross-functional programs from initiation through successful delivery while ensuring alignment with business objectives, stakeholder expectations, and organizational priorities.

• Role: Senior Program Manager
• Experience: 15 to 20 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You’ll Do:

• Lead multiple strategic projects and workstreams within a complex program portfolio.
• Define program vision, roadmap, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Align program execution with business strategy and organizational objectives.
• Drive end-to-end program lifecycle management from planning through delivery and closure.
• Establish governance structures to ensure program transparency and accountability.
• Ensure alignment and coordination across multiple functional teams and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for business, technology, and executive stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership and key decision-makers.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings, governance reviews, and executive presentations.
• Provide regular communication on program progress, risks, dependencies, and achievements.
• Influence stakeholders and drive consensus on key program decisions.
• Establish and maintain program governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans, RAID logs, dependency trackers, and governance documentation.
• Define program controls, reporting standards, and escalation processes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of program management practices and frameworks.
• Monitor execution across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, resources, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Drive Agile, SAFe, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery methodologies based on project requirements.
• Resolve program-level issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges.
• Ensure successful execution and realization of program objectives.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks and dependencies.
• Develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies for critical risks.
• Manage escalations and facilitate timely issue resolution.
• Conduct regular risk reviews and maintain risk visibility across stakeholders.
• Drive proactive decision-making to minimize delivery disruptions.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and resource allocations.
• Track program financial performance and provide variance analysis.
• Monitor investment utilization and benefits realization.
• Optimize resource utilization and operational efficiency.
• Ensure financial accountability and governance across program activities.
• Coordinate delivery across internal teams, partners, and external vendors.
• Drive workforce planning, capacity management, and resource forecasting.
• Monitor vendor performance, contractual commitments, and service delivery obligations.
• Ensure appropriate resource allocation across multiple projects and initiatives.

Expertise You’ll Bring:

• 15 to 20 years of overall experience in IT, Technology Delivery, Program Management, or Enterprise Transformation.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing large-scale strategic programs and portfolios.
• Strong expertise in Program Management and Portfolio Management.
• Proven experience establishing and managing PMO Governance frameworks.
• Extensive experience managing large budgets, financial planning, forecasting, and resource management.
• Strong expertise in risk management, issue resolution, and dependency tracking.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience facilitating steering committees and executive governance forums.
• Strong analytical, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with global, distributed, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to drive alignment between business objectives and technology execution.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Expertise in executive reporting, KPI management, and business performance tracking.
• Strong understanding of organizational change management principles.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 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
• 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.”