Sr. Manager- I - Partnership Distribution SC

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Mumbai seeks an experienced Sr. Manager for Partnership Distribution, responsible for driving strategic programs and ensuring effective governance. You will coordinate with sales, operations, and other teams while tracking program progress and managing risks. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of program management experience, ideally in financial services, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. A Tier 1 MBA qualification is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in program management or related fields.
• Experience in the financial services or insurance sector is preferred.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Drive and monitor strategic programs within the Partnership Distribution team.
• Establish governance frameworks with timelines and reporting structures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for efficient execution.
• Prepare program updates and business reviews for senior stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks in program initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

MBA from a Tier 1 institute

Tools

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