AArete Careers - Program Manager

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Program Manager

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AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

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We\u2019re a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S. and India. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: \u201CAret\u00E9.\u201D\u00A0 And excellence is exactly what we strive for.\u00A0\u00A0

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We\u2019re celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes\u2019 World\u2019s Best Management Consulting Firms \u2013 and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete\u2019s \u201CCulture of Care\u201D takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.\u00A0\u00A0

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AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment.\u00A0

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The Role

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We are seeking a highly self-driven and outcome-focused Program Manager to independently drive client engagements. This individual will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders, facilitating business requirement discussions, supporting architecture and approval processes, managing project roadmaps, tracking tasks, and ensuring timely execution through daily scrum and follow-ups.

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This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work with cross-functional teams, and a proactive approach to pushing initiatives forward. The ideal candidate should be solution-oriented, and comfortable managing technology-driven programs in a fast-paced consulting environment.

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Work You\u2019ll Do

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Independently drive program / engagement execution once stakeholders and objectives are defined.
Facilitate stakeholder coordination across business, technology, leadership, and delivery teams.
Support business requirement gathering and documentation.
Coordinate architecture discussions, approvals, dependencies, and key decision points.
Build and manage project / program roadmaps, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
Track tasks, action items, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely progress.
Lead daily scrum / status discussions and follow up on blockers to drive closure.
Prepare status updates, trackers, reports, executive decks, and leadership communication.
Partner with stakeholders to understand priorities, align expectations, and ensure smooth execution.
Proactively identify risks and escalate issues with clear context and proposed solutions.
Drive outcome-focused execution without requiring constant leadership involvement.
Use tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel for planning, tracking, documentation, and reporting.
Support leadership and stakeholders with program governance, updates, and decision-making inputs.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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14+ years of experience in program management, engagement management, project delivery, or technology consulting.
Ability to independently drive engagements from planning through execution.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong experience in business requirement documentation, project planning, task tracking, and governance.
Ability to facilitate discussions across business and technical teams.
Experience managing roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issue resolution.
Strong proficiency in JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Advanced Excel skills and strong deckbuilding / presentation skills.
Ability to manage daily scrum, follow-ups, action items, and execution tracking.
Basic understanding of technology projects and delivery lifecycle.
Self-driven, resourceful, solution-oriented, and outcome-focused mindset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision.
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to provide clear and structured updates.

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Preferred Requirements

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Experience of AI-enabled technology projects or basic awareness of AI concepts.
Experience working with global teams across the U.S. and India.
Experience supporting client-facing engagements, leadership updates, and executive-level presentations.
Experience managing multiple workstreams or cross-functional teams.

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Benefits

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Flexible Paid Time Off of up to 23 days annually, in addition to 10 paid public holidays
Hybrid work model with flexible in-office attendance
Comprehensive health benefits including medical insurance (Mediclaim), personal accident insurance, and term life insurance
Generous paid parental leave program
Attractive employee referral bonus scheme
Transportation allowance and night shift allowance
Employee advance salary loan facility
Structured professional certification reimbursement policy to support ongoing learning and development

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We put humans at the center of our work\u00A0

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We\u2019re a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results.

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But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.\u00A0\u00A0

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And we\u2019ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.\u00A0\u00A0

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We\u2019ve earned a Great Place to Work Certification\u2122 and been named a World\u2019s Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vault\u2019s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000\u2019s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms. \u00A0

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Learn more about our award-winning culture\u00A0

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AArete, LLC (\u201CAArete\u201D) may utilize Artificial Intelligence/Automated Decision-Making Technology/Automated Employment Decision Technology tools and resources (\u201CAI\u201D or \u201Ctools\u201D or \u201Cresources\u201D) to assist humans in generating job descriptions and postings, recruitment, analyzation of information, screening candidates, evaluation of candidate information, and assisting humans in the selection of potential candidates by all levels of AArete employees for all positions.

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AArete may use Microsoft Co-Pilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, LinkedIn Recruiter AI and Hiring Assistant, Jobvite Talent Fit and AArete HireSense. AArete may use all the information you provide. Submission of information to AArete shall serve as consent to AArete\u2019s use of AI tools and resources. AArete complies with all applicable law and does not use AI to discriminate against any individual and does not use location or geographic data like zip codes to act in a discriminatory or illegal manner. Your personal data may be used in relation to prospective employment with AArete and will only be retained for so long as legally necessary.

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AArete shall comply with its posted privacy policies and candidates may contact Recruiting or Privacy Departments, as identified below, to request accommodations or to exercise any of your applicable rights, pursuant to applicable law:\u00A0\u00A0

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Recruiting: [email protected]

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Privacy: [email protected]\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer\u00A0

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\u00A0

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From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s “Culture of Care” takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment. The Role We are seeking a highly self-driven and outcome-focused Program Manager to independently drive client engagements. This individual will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders, facilitating business requirement discussions, supporting architecture and approval processes, managing project roadmaps, tracking tasks, and ensuring timely execution through daily scrum and follow-ups. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work with cross-functional teams, and a proactive approach to pushing initiatives forward. The ideal candidate should be solution-oriented, and comfortable managing technology-driven programs in a fast-paced consulting environment. Work You’ll Do Independently drive program / engagement execution once stakeholders and objectives are defined. Facilitate stakeholder coordination across business, technology, leadership, and delivery teams. Support business requirement gathering and documentation. Coordinate architecture discussions, approvals, dependencies, and key decision points. Build and manage project / program roadmaps, milestones, timelines, and deliverables. Track tasks, action items, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely progress. Lead daily scrum / status discussions and follow up on blockers to drive closure. Prepare status updates, trackers, reports, executive decks, and leadership communication. Partner with stakeholders to understand priorities, align expectations, and ensure smooth execution. Proactively identify risks and escalate issues with clear context and proposed solutions. Drive outcome-focused execution without requiring constant leadership involvement. Use tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel for planning, tracking, documentation, and reporting. Support leadership and stakeholders with program governance, updates, and decision-making inputs. Other duties as assigned. Requirements 14+ years of experience in program management, engagement management, project delivery, or technology consulting. Ability to independently drive engagements from planning through execution. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong experience in business requirement documentation, project planning, task tracking, and governance. Ability to facilitate discussions across business and technical teams. Experience managing roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issue resolution. Strong proficiency in JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel. Advanced Excel skills and strong deckbuilding / presentation skills. Ability to manage daily scrum, follow-ups, action items, and execution tracking. Basic understanding of technology projects and delivery lifecycle. Self-driven, resourceful, solution-oriented, and outcome-focused mindset. Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision. Strong executive communication skills with the ability to provide clear and structured updates. Preferred Requirements Experience of AI-enabled technology projects or basic awareness of AI concepts. Experience working with global teams across the U.S. and India. Experience supporting client-facing engagements, leadership updates, and executive-level presentations. Experience managing multiple workstreams or cross-functional teams. Benefits Flexible Paid Time Off of up to 23 days annually, in addition to 10 paid public holidaysHybrid work model with flexible in-office attendanceComprehensive health benefits including medical insurance (Mediclaim), personal accident insurance, and term life insuranceGenerous paid parental leave programAttractive employee referral bonus schemeTransportation allowance and night shift allowanceEmployee advance salary loan facilityStructured professional certification reimbursement policy to support ongoing learning and development We put humans at the center of our work We’re a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results. But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion. And we’ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine. We’ve earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and been named a World’s Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms. Learn more about our award-winning culture AArete, LLC (“AArete”) may utilize Artificial Intelligence/Automated Decision-Making Technology/Automated Employment Decision Technology tools and resources (“AI” or “tools” or “resources”) to assist humans in generating job descriptions and postings, recruitment, analyzation of information, screening candidates, evaluation of candidate information, and assisting humans in the selection of potential candidates by all levels of AArete employees for all positions. AArete may use Microsoft Co-Pilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, LinkedIn Recruiter AI and Hiring Assistant, Jobvite Talent Fit and AArete HireSense. AArete may use all the information you provide. Submission of information to AArete shall serve as consent to AArete’s use of AI tools and resources. AArete complies with all applicable law and does not use AI to discriminate against any individual and does not use location or geographic data like zip codes to act in a discriminatory or illegal manner. Your personal data may be used in relation to prospective employment with AArete and will only be retained for so long as legally necessary. AArete shall comply with its posted privacy policies and candidates may contact Recruiting or Privacy Departments, as identified below, to request accommodations or to exercise any of your applicable rights, pursuant to applicable law: Recruiting: [email protected] Privacy: [email protected] We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #LI-DNI Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Powered by Jobvite

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AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

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The Role

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Work You\u2019ll Do

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Independently drive program / engagement execution once stakeholders and objectives are defined.
Facilitate stakeholder coordination across business, technology, leadership, and delivery teams.
Support business requirement gathering and documentation.
Coordinate architecture discussions, approvals, dependencies, and key decision points.
Build and manage project / program roadmaps, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
Track tasks, action items, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely progress.
Lead daily scrum / status discussions and follow up on blockers to drive closure.
Prepare status updates, trackers, reports, executive decks, and leadership communication.
Partner with stakeholders to understand priorities, align expectations, and ensure smooth execution.
Proactively identify risks and escalate issues with clear context and proposed solutions.
Drive outcome-focused execution without requiring constant leadership involvement.
Use tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel for planning, tracking, documentation, and reporting.
Support leadership and stakeholders with program governance, updates, and decision-making inputs.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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14+ years of experience in program management, engagement management, project delivery, or technology consulting.
Ability to independently drive engagements from planning through execution.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong experience in business requirement documentation, project planning, task tracking, and governance.
Ability to facilitate discussions across business and technical teams.
Experience managing roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issue resolution.
Strong proficiency in JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Advanced Excel skills and strong deckbuilding / presentation skills.
Ability to manage daily scrum, follow-ups, action items, and execution tracking.
Basic understanding of technology projects and delivery lifecycle.
Self-driven, resourceful, solution-oriented, and outcome-focused mindset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision.
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to provide clear and structured updates.

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Preferred Requirements

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Experience of AI-enabled technology projects or basic awareness of AI concepts.
Experience working with global teams across the U.S. and India.
Experience supporting client-facing engagements, leadership updates, and executive-level presentations.
Experience managing multiple workstreams or cross-functional teams.

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Benefits

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Flexible Paid Time Off of up to 23 days annually, in addition to 10 paid public holidays
Hybrid work model with flexible in-office attendance
Comprehensive health benefits including medical insurance (Mediclaim), personal accident insurance, and term life insurance
Generous paid parental leave program
Attractive employee referral bonus scheme
Transportation allowance and night shift allowance
Employee advance salary loan facility
Structured professional certification reimbursement policy to support ongoing learning and development

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We put humans at the center of our work\u00A0

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And we\u2019ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.\u00A0\u00A0

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Learn more about our award-winning culture\u00A0

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Recruiting: [email protected]

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Privacy: [email protected]\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer\u00A0

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#LI-DNI

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Program Manager

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AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

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Independently drive program / engagement execution once stakeholders and objectives are defined.
Facilitate stakeholder coordination across business, technology, leadership, and delivery teams.
Support business requirement gathering and documentation.
Coordinate architecture discussions, approvals, dependencies, and key decision points.
Build and manage project / program roadmaps, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
Track tasks, action items, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely progress.
Lead daily scrum / status discussions and follow up on blockers to drive closure.
Prepare status updates, trackers, reports, executive decks, and leadership communication.
Partner with stakeholders to understand priorities, align expectations, and ensure smooth execution.
Proactively identify risks and escalate issues with clear context and proposed solutions.
Drive outcome-focused execution without requiring constant leadership involvement.
Use tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel for planning, tracking, documentation, and reporting.
Support leadership and stakeholders with program governance, updates, and decision-making inputs.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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14+ years of experience in program management, engagement management, project delivery, or technology consulting.
Ability to independently drive engagements from planning through execution.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong experience in business requirement documentation, project planning, task tracking, and governance.
Ability to facilitate discussions across business and technical teams.
Experience managing roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issue resolution.
Strong proficiency in JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Advanced Excel skills and strong deckbuilding / presentation skills.
Ability to manage daily scrum, follow-ups, action items, and execution tracking.
Basic understanding of technology projects and delivery lifecycle.
Self-driven, resourceful, solution-oriented, and outcome-focused mindset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision.
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to provide clear and structured updates.

\u00A0

Preferred Requirements

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Experience of AI-enabled technology projects or basic awareness of AI concepts.
Experience working with global teams across the U.S. and India.
Experience supporting client-facing engagements, leadership updates, and executive-level presentations.
Experience managing multiple workstreams or cross-functional teams.

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Benefits

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Flexible Paid Time Off of up to 23 days annually, in addition to 10 paid public holidays
Hybrid work model with flexible in-office attendance
Comprehensive health benefits including medical insurance (Mediclaim), personal accident insurance, and term life insurance
Generous paid parental leave program
Attractive employee referral bonus scheme
Transportation allowance and night shift allowance
Employee advance salary loan facility
Structured professional certification reimbursement policy to support ongoing learning and development

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We put humans at the center of our work\u00A0

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And we\u2019ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.\u00A0\u00A0

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Learn more about our award-winning culture\u00A0

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Recruiting: [email protected]

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Privacy: [email protected]\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer\u00A0

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#LI-DNI

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Program Manager

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AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

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The Role

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Work You\u2019ll Do

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Independently drive program / engagement execution once stakeholders and objectives are defined.
Facilitate stakeholder coordination across business, technology, leadership, and delivery teams.
Support business requirement gathering and documentation.
Coordinate architecture discussions, approvals, dependencies, and key decision points.
Build and manage project / program roadmaps, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
Track tasks, action items, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely progress.
Lead daily scrum / status discussions and follow up on blockers to drive closure.
Prepare status updates, trackers, reports, executive decks, and leadership communication.
Partner with stakeholders to understand priorities, align expectations, and ensure smooth execution.
Proactively identify risks and escalate issues with clear context and proposed solutions.
Drive outcome-focused execution without requiring constant leadership involvement.
Use tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel for planning, tracking, documentation, and reporting.
Support leadership and stakeholders with program governance, updates, and decision-making inputs.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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14+ years of experience in program management, engagement management, project delivery, or technology consulting.
Ability to independently drive engagements from planning through execution.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong experience in business requirement documentation, project planning, task tracking, and governance.
Ability to facilitate discussions across business and technical teams.
Experience managing roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issue resolution.
Strong proficiency in JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Advanced Excel skills and strong deckbuilding / presentation skills.
Ability to manage daily scrum, follow-ups, action items, and execution tracking.
Basic understanding of technology projects and delivery lifecycle.
Self-driven, resourceful, solution-oriented, and outcome-focused mindset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision.
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to provide clear and structured updates.

\u00A0

Preferred Requirements

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Experience of AI-enabled technology projects or basic awareness of AI concepts.
Experience working with global teams across the U.S. and India.
Experience supporting client-facing engagements, leadership updates, and executive-level presentations.
Experience managing multiple workstreams or cross-functional teams.

\u00A0

Benefits

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Flexible Paid Time Off of up to 23 days annually, in addition to 10 paid public holidays
Hybrid work model with flexible in-office attendance
Comprehensive health benefits including medical insurance (Mediclaim), personal accident insurance, and term life insurance
Generous paid parental leave program
Attractive employee referral bonus scheme
Transportation allowance and night shift allowance
Employee advance salary loan facility
Structured professional certification reimbursement policy to support ongoing learning and development

\u00A0

We put humans at the center of our work\u00A0

\u00A0\u00A0

And we\u2019ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.\u00A0\u00A0

\u00A0\u00A0

\u00A0

Learn more about our award-winning culture\u00A0

\u00A0

Recruiting: [email protected]

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Privacy: [email protected]\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0

\u00A0

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer\u00A0

\u00A0\u00A0

#LI-DNI

Program Manager

Digital Technology Services Pune, India