Program Director

Company: Wipro Limited
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

Experienced in managing global programs spanning across multi-locations team spread);1. Ability to demonstrate in Initiating and setting goals for programs according to organization objectives2. Planning the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes3. Developing or approving budgets and operations4. Devise evaluation strategies and fine tune / come up with options 'out of box' through the program5. People Management Skills and devising upliftment strategies/ efficiencies/ productivity of people6. Applying change, risk, resource management principles and experience7. Review reports and summarize progress and identify blockers8. Legal and Contractual experience and identifying blockers/ challenges proactively9. Ability to articulate and keep internal and customer stakeholders informed10. Ability to contribute in estimations, review and provide solutions11. Ability to provide inputs in SOW creations, proposals and other pre sales activitiesAccountable for Program delivery and value realization;
Common Attribute Qualifications Experienced professional, who has managed large and complex business, technology and/or transformation programs. Manage end to end engagement/program from initial planning to outcome/benefit realization, demonstrating strong execution capability in diverse and/or challenging environments.Demonstrated ability to establish effective program controls (incl. delivery, risk, cost, change, etc).People leadership skills, with an ability to create high performing teams and motivated, successful colleagues.Ability to assess and recover 'failing' programs, protecting client and Wipro interests.Strong capability in stakeholder & communication management, with proven experience of engaging with or reporting into senior client executives in an effective manner as an accountable owner of program delivery.
Must have any relevant certification PMI - PgMP; OGC - Managing Successful Programs (MSP)
Ideally has experience and expertise in application of the Scaled Agile Framework (e.g. SAFe) in managing Large Solution/Programs. Any Agile certification is a plus (e.g. Safe Agilist /PMI-ACP certification)
Ideally has a strong understanding on at least one business process landscape (e.g. Banking/Finance - Retail / Wholesale/Corporate Banking/Insurance/Capital Markets, Retail or Manufacturing - Supply Chain/ Logistics, Pharma/Life Science, Telecom etc.)
Robust experience in one or more Business-Technology areas [e.g. IT Operating Model & Portfolio Planning, Application Management, Enterprise Applications, Cloud & Mobility Solutions, Digital Transformation, Managed Services, Automation / Artificial Intelligence]

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