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Director Program Management Office

Director Program Management Office

ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India
9 days ago
Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Director - Technical PMO to establish and lead our Project Management Office (PMO) in India. This role will drive enterprise-wide project governance, Agile transformation, and portfolio management , ensuring strategic alignment and successful execution of key initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and a proven track record in enhancing Agile maturity across organizations. This role will drive and execute upon the Global Strategy set forth by the head of PMO.

Key Responsibilities :

PMO Strategy & Governance

  • Define and implement a PMO framework that balances traditional project governance with Agile principles.
  • Drive enterprise-wide Agile transformation , fostering a culture of adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to track project and program performance.

Agile Maturity & Transformation

  • Assess the current Agile maturity level of teams and define a roadmap for increasing Agile adoption.
  • Coach and mentor project teams, Scrum Masters, and leadership on Agile best practices, frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.), and scaling Agile across teams.
  • Foster a culture of Agile mindset and Lean thinking , ensuring Agile principles are embedded in project execution.
  • Program & Portfolio Management

  • Lead a portfolio of strategic programs ensuring alignment with business objectives, resource optimization, and risk mitigation.
  • Develop Agile portfolio management strategies to ensure visibility and adaptability of projects and programs.
  • Oversee capacity planning, financial management, and forecasting to maximize business value delivery.
  • Stakeholder & Change Management

  • Engage with C-suite executives, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive collaboration and strategic decision-making.
  • Act as a change agent , ensuring smooth Agile adoption across all business units.
  • Implement communication strategies to enhance transparency and stakeholder engagement in project outcomes.
  • Process Improvement & Tool Implementation

  • Optimize project delivery models by integrating Agile, Lean, and hybrid methodologies .
  • Promote the adoption of Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Rally, Azure DevOps, etc.) for tracking progress, dependencies, and risks.
  • Establish a continuous improvement framework to refine processes and enhance team productivity.
  • Required Qualifications & Skills :

  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or Agile certifications (SAFe, CSM, PMI-ACP) are a plus.
  • Experience : 12+ years in project / program management, with at least 5 years in PMO leadership and Agile transformation roles.
  • Agile Expertise : Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, LeSS, etc.) and their application at the enterprise level.
  • Leadership & Change Management : Ability to lead large-scale Agile transformations, influencing senior stakeholders and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Process & Technology : Experience in scaling Agile teams, implementing Agile governance, and using Agile project management tools.
  • Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving : Strong business acumen with the ability to align Agile practices with organizational objectives .
  • Communication & Collaboration : Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of driving discussions with C-level executives and Agile teams .
  • Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to drive Agile transformation in a dynamic, high-growth organization.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that impact enterprise-wide delivery excellence .
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.
  • If you are passionate about Agile-driven project management and PMO leadership , we invite you to apply and be a part of our transformation journey!

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    Agile Methodologies, Safe, Rally, Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Less, Azure Devops

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