PM_PMO_Sr

Sr Project Manager for insurance client Lead end-to-end delivery of complex programs and strategic initiatives, owning scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, dependencies, and executive-level outcomes Act as Secretariat for SteerCo, Delivery Action Team (DAT), and strategic governance forums, ensuring effective coordination and decision tracking Support New Demand Pathway to enhance delivery efficiency and portfolio throughput Define program operating model, governance cadence, delivery roadmap, milestone plans, and accountability structure across business, technology, data, risk, and compliance stakeholders Provide embedded PMO/delivery support to create portfolio capacity and enable focus on execution Drive continuous improvement and value creation across delivery processes Champion Agile portfolio management practices and provide training on portfolio frameworks Act as the interface between delivery teams and central PMO/APO services Enable data governance and regulatory compliance through alignment with risk and compliance teams Manage integration, dependencies, and cross-functional alignment across business and technology teams Manage interdependent workstreams, vendor/client teams, senior stakeholders, and delivery leads to ensure integrated execution and timely resolution of blockers Govern backlog prioritization and ensure alignment with strategic goals, funding, and stakeholder expectations Support Agile program execution including quarterly planning and sprint alignment across multiple squads Lead stakeholder communication and reporting , including SteerCos, dashboards, and status updates across geographies Drive RAID management , including risk mitigation, escalation, and issue resolution Support financial analysis and decision-making , including cost-benefit, cost of delay, and prioritization trade-offs Own program-level financial tracking, resource planning, capacity management, benefits realization, and leadership reporting to support informed investment decisions Enable cross-geography collaboration through structured planning and effective communication Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred. 12+ years of experience in Project Management, Program Management, PMO, or delivery leadership roles, with demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives aligned to strategic business goals Proven experience as a Lead Project Manager or Program Manager managing multiple workstreams, senior stakeholder forums, delivery governance, RAID logs, resource plans, and executive reporting Able to depict and explain the importance of complex ideas, issues and designs to varied audiences; educate SBU/department(s) on business vision and plan and the impact of change. Able to influence a diverse group of stakeholders; strong leadership skills. Ability to operate independently in a client-facing leadership role, drive governance conversations, manage escalations, and align delivery teams with program objectives. Able to make difficult and quick decisions daily. Strong problem solver with demonstrated ability to lead a team to push the solutions and progress. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands effectively. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across team. Strong Presentation and leadership skills Agile practitioner capabilities and experience working with or in Agile teams Strong understanding of hybrid, Agile, and waterfall delivery models, with ability to tailor governance, planning, and reporting practices based on program complexity and stakeholder needs Strong team-work, co-ordination, organization and planning skills