Sr. Manager- I - Partnership Distribution SC

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life insurance company in Mumbai seeks a Sr. Manager- I for Partnership Distribution. This role drives strategic programs, ensuring effective governance and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of program management experience in financial services, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to work closely with senior leadership. The position combines analytical prowess with excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in program management or project management roles.
• Experience in financial services or partnership distribution businesses is preferred.
• Exposure to strategic program execution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic programs.
• Establish and manage program governance frameworks.
• Track program progress and resolve issues timely.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for smooth execution.

Skills

Program and project management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

MBA from a Tier 1 institute

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Sr. Manager- I - Partnership Distribution SC

• Program Officewill be responsible for driving strategic programs, ensuring effectivegovernance, and supporting the execution of key initiatives within the Partnership Distribution (SC) business. The role involves coordinatingcross-functional projects, tracking progress against defined milestones,and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The individual willwork closely with leadership and multiple stakeholders to streamlineprogram execution, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery ofhigh-impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the planning,execution, and monitoring of strategic programs and initiatives within the Partnership Distribution (SC) team.
• Establish and manage programgovernance frameworks, including timelines, milestones, and reportingstructures.
• Track program progress,risks, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate withcross-functional teams such as sales, operations, finance, technology,and strategy to ensure smooth program execution.
• Develop and maintain programdashboards, status reports, and performance trackers for leadershipreview.
• Support leadership inprioritizing initiatives and ensuring alignment with businessobjectives.
• Identify potentialoperational or program risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare program updates,presentations, and business reviews for senior stakeholders.
• Drive process improvementsand best practices in program management across the team.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong program and projectmanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple initiativessimultaneously.
• Excellent analytical andproblem-solving capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder managementand cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in MicrosoftExcel and PowerPoint; familiarity with project management tools is anadvantage.
• Ability to structure complexproblems and drive execution through clear frameworks.
• Strong communication andpresentation skills, with the ability to interact with seniorleadership.
• High attention to detail andability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• 2–4 yearsof experience in program management, business strategy, consulting, operations, or project management roles.
• Experiencein financial services, insurance, fintech, or partnership distributionbusinesses is preferred.
• Exposureto strategic program execution, cross-functional project coordination, andgovernance frameworks will be an advantage.
• Priorexperience working closely with senior leadership and multiple internalstakeholders.

Educational Qualification / Experience

• MBA from a Tieredinstitute with minimum 1-2 years of experience