Senior Technology Program Director (India)

Deutsche Bank; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave policy and parental leaves

Childcare reimbursement

Certifications sponsorship

Employee Assistance Program

Hospitalization Insurance

Life Insurance

Health screening

Job summary

Deutsche Bank in Pune, India, seeks a Senior Technology Program Director to lead and oversee strategic technology programs within the TDI division. The role includes local people management in Pune and driving cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT initiatives.

You will shape program strategy, manage stakeholders, budgets, and risk, and enforce governance, quality, and compliance while mentoring project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years IT program management experience.
• 15–20 years overall technology implementation experience.
• Experience with CLM and/or process orchestration and AI solutions is a plus.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the overall technology program strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor project managers.
• Oversee program lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Manage program budget and resource allocation.
• Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and quality standards.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CLM/Process orchestration tools

AI-enabled solutions

Job description

Job Title: Senior Technology Program Director
Corporate Title: Director
Location: Pune, India

Role Description

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. The bank focuses on its strengths in Corporate Bank newly created in 2019, a leading Private Bank, a focused investment bank and in asset management.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Technology Program Director to lead and oversee our technology programs and initiatives within Deutsche Banks Technology Data and Innovation (TDI) division. This technology role will support the Banks Global Procurement and Global Real Estate business functions.

As the Senior Technology Program Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of complex and strategic technology projects. You will be responsible for providing strong leadership, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the effective execution of technology programs in alignment with our business objectives.

In addition, this role will have local people management responsibilities within our Pune, India office.

What well offer you

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Program Leadership:

• Develop and implement the overall technology program strategy, in line with the company's vision and goals as well as business objectives.
• Oversee the entire program lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
• Provide direction, guidance, and mentoring to project managers and other team members.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the technology program team.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology and business stakeholders including senior level executives
• Manage external partners and vendors that are required throughout the program lifecycle
• Regularly communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and buy-in.

Resource Management:

• Allocate resources efficiently across various technology projects to optimize project outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR and relevant departments to identify and onboard top talent when necessary.
• Monitor and manage the program budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial goals.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact program success.
• Implement risk management strategies and contingency plans to address challenges as they arise.

Performance and Quality Assurance:

• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure program performance and success.
• Conduct regular evaluations to ensure program adherence to quality standards and best practices.
• Implement lessons learned and feedback mechanisms to drive continuous improvement.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and maintain program governance frameworks to promote accountability and efficiency.

People Management

• Manage and develop technology resources based in our Pune India office
• Ensure cross team collaboration across the Deutsche Bank franchise

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience as a Technology Program Director or in a similar senior technology management role, with a track record of successful program delivery within the Procurement functional area (at least 10 years of IT program management experience and 15 20 years of overall technology implementation experience).
• Specific program management experience with third party Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and/or Process Orchestration and AI enabled solutions is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, Agile frameworks, and technology development lifecycles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Certifications such as PMP or ScrumMaster are a plus.

How well support you

Training and development to help .