Project Management: Experience in agile methodologies, have led as Project Manager, Product Owner and Scrum Master roles within SAFe projects and helped build Agile Ways of working transformation programs for client IT organizations. Proven ability to lead teams and be committed to mentor junior consultants. Should be able to collaborate and work across client teams, vendor, stakeholders etc. At least one recognized project management certification (e.g., PMI-PMP, SAFe, PRINCE2, CAPM, CSM). Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Power-point, Excel and PM Tools like Jira, Clarizen, Clarity, Change-point, Planview etc.

Be responsible for driving complex engagements for large-medium-small sized companies across the globe.
Drive Project Management tracks and pursuits with focus on Digital offerings, Digital transformation Roadmap & Digital Innovation methodologies.
Lead and deliver engagement focused on transformation management office and Agile work methodologies.
Drive a customer centric mindset culture with digital exploiting potential opportunities through an innovative journey, from ideation to commercialization. Help business innovate on the future of industry to become more profitable and improve their performance, solve complex industry and market related challenges.
Lead large scale projects through the full lifecycle, working along with cross functional delivery teams.
Be a competency leader in driving the development and implementation of program management capabilities across the practice
Provide mentorship to a team of high performing consultants and actively participate in firm building initiatives including the consultant referral program.
Drive next generation banking thought leadership, contribute to building business strategy/value-driven propositions, accelerated solution design capabilities for banking transformation engagements to deliver faster projects.
Proactively work with product innovation teams to build cutting-edge banking capabilities on the Finacle platform.
Experience: 10-20 years, with at least 6+ years of leading large programs working with top-tier consulting firms post MBA preferably in Project Management/Program Management/PMO/Transformation Realization Office specializing in banking and financial institutions.
An MBA from a top-tier institution.
Experience in Management Consulting preferably with big 4 firms and other IT enabled services equivalent firms.
Proven experience in leading at least 8 large-scale business transformation or technology-enabled transformation programs as a project head. Demonstrated ability to manage extensive teams, foster strong client relationships, and execute complex programs on time, within budget, and delivering measurable value.
Fluency with local language and a proven track record of client relationship management in the countries of hiring.
Experience of working on high value projects which involve high level of interaction with CxOs and Top management executives with good relationship with local banks/ FIs and sales experience in local market.
Expertise in developing and managing comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Risk Breakdown Structures (RBS) to ensure project clarity, task division, and risk identification.
Demonstrated ability to implement and lead process-driven delivery methodologies, ensuring adherence to best practices and structured project execution.

Principal/Lead Consultant Program Director