Program Manager - CTO's office - Strategic Initiatives - IT

Program Manager for the CTO's office - Strategic Initiatives

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