Job Title - IT Program/Project Manager

Exp - 8-12 Years

Job Location - Hyderabad

NP - Immediate - 15 Days

Job Description:

We are seeking an accomplished IT Program/Project Manager with a focus on finance-related business applications. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing projects using Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and SAFe, and possess the ability to guide large-scale enterprise projects. A strong background in stakeholder management and strategic thinking is required, with a proven ability to navigate the complexities of finance-related initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for finance-related business application development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Oversee project execution, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Apply Agile principles, particularly Scrum and SAFe, to enhance project flexibility, transparency, and delivery speed.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Implement SAFe practices for large-scale programs, ensuring collaboration and alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring project goals and communication strategies are aligned.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, developing and executing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project objectives.
• Ensure adherence to processes, quality standards, and deliverables to achieve predictable and high-quality project outcomes.
• Drive cross-functional team collaboration, empowering teams to continuously improve Agile processes and fostering a transparent, collaborative working environment.
• Proactively address stakeholder concerns, maintaining high levels of stakeholder satisfaction and effectively communicating project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Support change management activities and ensure successful user adoption of delivered solutions.

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Program/Project Manager specializing in finance-related business applications or enterprise IT projects.
• Extensive experience in implementing Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and SAFe, with a focus on project flexibility and delivery speed.
• Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and working with finance business units.
• Ability to lead multiple large-scale projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering results on time and within budget.
• Expertise in risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and proactive management of project risks and issues.
• Excellent stakeholder management, decision-making, and negotiation skills, particularly in managing complex project requirements and expectations.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of Agile and SAFe frameworks, with experience in facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing distributed teams.
• Ability to build and nurture a collaborative and transparent working environment while driving accountability within teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in IT program/project management, with at least 4 years of experience managing large IT projects in a finance or enterprise environment.
• Expertise in Agile and SAFe methodologies, with a proven track record of leading successful finance application projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project).
• Experience in managing budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for enterprise projects.

Certifications Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in end-to-end Program Management
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), PMP, or Agile certifications.
• Experience with finance-related technologies or platforms (e.g., ERP systems, financial data management).
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation initiatives, particularly within the finance domain.
• Master’s degree in a related field is a plus.