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Senior Program Manager, Chennai/Pune India 

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We are seeking a results-driven Senior Program Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives within our Tech-Driven and Cost-Out portfolio. This role will be instrumental in managing high-impact programs focused on technology enablement, operational efficiencies, and cost reduction. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in program management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering measurable business outcomes in a matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Ownership: Lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of initiatives that drive technology modernization and cost efficiency across the organization.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with business, technology, and finance stakeholders to ensure programs align with enterprise strategy and financial goals.
• Execution Excellence: Define program scope, timelines, and success metrics; manage integrated plans, interdependencies, and risks.
• Governance & Reporting: Provide transparent updates to senior leadership and steering committees; ensure adherence to PMO standards.
• Team Leadership: Coordinate cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, analysts, and vendors; influence without direct authority.
• Agile Practices: Apply Agile/Scaled Agile (SAFe) principles where applicable to accelerate delivery and value realization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of program/project management experience, with at least 5 years in managing complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Proven success managing technology and/or cost transformation programs.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing CapEx and OpEx budgets.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Miro, Confluence); SAFe certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in a global matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with cloud migration, enterprise system modernization, or IT cost optimization.
• Passion for continuous improvement, problem-solving, and driving results.

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms. 
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family. 
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools. 
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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