- Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT programs covering finance, ERP, analytics, and digital transformation.

- Develop comprehensive program roadmaps, milestones, and delivery timelines.

- Establish program governance structures, steering committees, and reporting frameworks.

- Oversee execution across multiple workstreams and ensure integration of deliverables.

- Ensure alignment of IT initiatives with organizational strategy and financial objectives.

2. Financial Planning & Management :

- Own program budgets, including planning, forecasting, cost allocation, and variance analysis.

- Provide regular financial insights and recommendations to optimize delivery costs and ROI.

- Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure compliance with accounting, audit, and reporting standards.

- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value delivery.

- Implement financial controls to mitigate risks of budget overrun, leakage, or misallocation.

3. Risk, Compliance & Governance :

- Identify, assess, and manage risks, dependencies, and critical issues across programs.

- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, IFRS, GDPR, financial audit requirements).

- Drive audit readiness and financial transparency for internal and external stakeholders.

- Establish KPIs and metrics to monitor delivery effectiveness, financial performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership :

- Serve as the primary point of contact for executives, finance leaders, and IT management.

- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across business and technology functions.

- Conduct regular steering committee updates, financial reviews, and program status presentations.

- Manage and strengthen relationships with external vendors, system integrators, and service providers.

5. People & Team Leadership :

- Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing delivery teams comprising project managers, analysts, and technical specialists.

- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Provide career guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.

- Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Core Competencies :

- Strong program management capability with ability to oversee multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

- Deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

- Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret financial data and connect it with delivery decisions.

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage executive stakeholders and vendor partners.

- Proven leadership skills to motivate diverse teams in a matrix environment.

Technical/Domain Expertise :

- Solid knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Oracle Financials, Workday, or equivalent).

- Experience in ERP implementation, financial process automation, and digital finance transformation.

- Familiarity with methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches.

- Exposure to emerging technologies in finance (cloud-based platforms, RPA, AI-driven analytics).

Desired candidate should have ;

- 10+ years of proven experience in IT program/project delivery, with at least 5 years in a senior delivery management capacity.

- Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, and program financial governance.

- Industry experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI), or large-scale enterprise environments preferred.

- Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills

- Strong Organizational Skills

- Better Decision-making

- Strong Customer Service and Project Management Skills

- Operational Ability in a Diverse, Large-scale Environment

- Change Management

- Ability to Manage Conflict

- Knowledge in ITIL Disciplines

- Complete understanding Agile methodology, Scrum management Capacity to Train Team Members