Program Manager - CTO's office

Program Manager - CTO's office

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee CTO Office strategic initiatives and roadmap projects in India. This would relate, but not limited to, emerging technology, architecture and transformation.

• Act as a confidante & trusted advisor on all strategic deliverables for Technology group in India

• Track strategic initiatives by monitoring progress towards meeting goals, analyzing data, ensuring follow-through on the part of key contributors, and sustain momentum needed to drive these initiatives.

• Oversee consistent & timely delivery of Projects with superior quality, by ensuring that planning, change management, training and quality management are properly addressed and monitored.

• Proactive identification of roadblocks that could affect the successful execution of the Technology Roadmap. This responsibility involves elevating specifics about which the management should be aware and framing/positioning ideas to resolve the problem/mitigate the risk.

• Coordinate and oversee the annual planning process for the Technology group from an operational and budgetary perspective.

• Develop effective partnerships and work collaboratively with other business unit heads / Vertical leads / functional leaders

• Participate in the professional development of Engineering Team in India by demonstrating inclusive leadership, effectively guiding for superior performance and being a role model in the pursuit of excellence.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Leadership profile with experience in management and driving results in a Technology / Product intensive environment.

• Good understanding of technology landscape which can be used to drive strategic and operational results while ensuring key stakeholders are onboard

• Extensive experience in advising top executives on strategic and organizational matters

• Demonstrate energy and dedication, be goal-oriented and self-sufficient, and should have proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.

• Fosters a climate conducive to establishing positive working relationships with teams & peers.

• Highly competent and detail-oriented in executing tasks - motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a significant volume of diverse tasks while consistently delivering high quality work

• Superior time management/organizational skills including appropriate sense of urgency and proactive approach

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Must be able to easily grasp and communicate complex ideas

• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills

• Ability to think strategically and creatively