Sr. Manager- I - Partnership Distribution SC

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Mumbai is seeking a Sr. Manager- I for Partnership Distribution. In this role, you will be responsible for driving strategic programs and ensuring effective governance. You will coordinate projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and support key initiatives aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of relevant experience and an MBA from a top-tier institute, showcasing strong project management skills and an analytical mindset. This position offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in program management or related roles.
• Experience in financial services or partnership distribution preferred.
• Exposure to strategic program execution beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning and monitoring of strategic programs within the team.
• Establish and manage program governance frameworks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure execution.

Skills

Program and project management skills

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

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