Associate Principal - Program & Project Management

Mandatory 4 days WFO is mandatory

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large scale complex programs across multiple projects and business functions The ideal candidate will drive strategic initiatives ensure successful delivery manage stakeholder expectations oversee financials and enable organizational transformation while aligning program outcomes with business objectives

Key Responsibilities Program Portfolio Management Lead and manage multiple concurrent projectsprograms with endtoend ownership

Define program strategy roadmap governance framework and execution plans

Establish program goals KPIs success metrics and reporting mechanisms

Ensure alignment of program deliverables with organizational objectives

Drive program reviews steering committee meetings and executive governance forums

Stakeholder Management Engage with senior leadership customers sponsors and cross functional teams

Act as the primary escalation point for program related issues and risks

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Present program status risks financials and business outcomes to executives

Delivery Management Ensure successful execution of projects within scope schedule budget and quality targets

Drive resource planning dependency management and capacity forecasting

Monitor project health delivery milestones and issue resolution

Implement best practices in Agile Hybrid and Waterfall delivery methodologies

Financial Commercial Management Own program budgeting forecasting revenue tracking and margin management

Monitor resource utilization cost optimization and profitability

Support contract negotiations change requests renewals and business growth initiatives

Drive operational excellence and financial governance across programs

Risk Governance Establish robust risk management and mitigation frameworks

Ensure compliance with organizational policies quality standards and audit requirements

Manage program dependencies and drive timely resolution of critical issues

Conduct periodic reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

People Leadership Lead and mentor Project Managers PMOs and delivery teams

Foster a high performance culture focused on collaboration and accountability

Drive talent development succession planning and capability building

Support hiring onboarding and performance management activities

Required Skills Program Management Portfolio Management Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Financial Management Budgeting Risk Issue Management Resource Capacity Planning Governance Compliance Vendor Management Executive Communication Change Management Agile Scrum SAFe Waterfall Methodologies Business TransformationKPI Performance Reporting

Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Business Administration or related fieldMBA preferredPMP PgMP PRINCE2 certification preferred

Agile certifications CSM SAFe Program Consultant SAFe Agilist are advantageous

Key Competencies Strategic Thinking Executive Presence Leadership Influencing Skills Decision Making Negotiation Skills Problem Solving Customer Management Financial Acumen Organizational Change Leadership