PMO Lead

This role involves providing strategic programme governance and delivery oversight for large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives within the Banking and Financial Services sector. You will act as a key partner in managing complex transitions, regulatory changes, and operational readiness across various banking domains. The position requires a blend of technical project management expertise and a deep understanding of banking processes to drive successful outcomes.

Our client is a leading global professional services firm specializing in financial services and business transformation. They operate a large-scale Global Capability Centre in India, supporting complex international banking and finance initiatives. The firm is known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Support transition waves by managing integrated plans, knowledge transfer, and operational readiness assessments.
• Maintain robust programme governance and track RAID logs to ensure project health.
• Manage complex dependencies across multiple products, platforms, and external vendors.
• Facilitate Steering Committee meetings and provide executive-level reporting.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure business readiness and stakeholder adoption.
• Standardize reporting routines and leverage automation tools to improve delivery efficiency.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements, technology deliverables, and operational outcomes.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in programme and project management within the Banking and Financial Services domain.
• Mandatory certification: PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, PgMP, or an equivalent industry-recognized qualification.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Smartsheet, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, and Planview.
• Experience with Responsible AI tools and data-driven delivery methodologies.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, including Retail, Commercial, Custodian, and Core Banking.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid, cross-functional, and global team environment.

Skills

Programme Management, Project Management, Banking Domain Knowledge, Governance, Risk Management, Dependency Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Smartsheet, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, Planview, Responsible AI tools