Finance Projects and Systems - Program Manager-FSO

Position Purpose

Direct Responsibilities

• Lead Finance and Strategy projects supporting business and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Liaise between global or regional program managers and contributing teams to drive rollout activities.
• Support planning, scoping, progress monitoring, issue management, risk management, validation, and aftercare tracking.
• Enforce governance by sharing updates and KPIs with project teams, management, and CXOs.
• Monitor task completion, communication, contributor alignment, and governance routines.
• Manage project plans, unplanned events, dependencies, and critical paths, escalating issues as needed.
• Apply and update Target Operating Model principles with Finance Academy and regional and central stakeholders.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Maintain functional relationships with central Finance and Strategy functions and promote client relationships.
• Manage and assist Finance Analysts with daily activities and review complex analysis reports.
• Participate in committees and meetings according to governance requirements.

Experience and Competencies

• At least 10 years of project management and coordination experience in complex, multicultural environments.
• At least 10 years of financial or financial services experience within the banking sector.
• Experience across framing, study or design, execution, and completion or closure phases.
• Ability to manage indirect project resources with varied expertise and experience.
• Ability to plan autonomously, meet deadlines, and propose decisions with clear pros and cons.
• Strong listening, analytical, interpersonal, communication, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of banking and financial services is required; accounting knowledge is desired.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in program management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proficiency in Business Objects and querying.
• Knowledge of the banking and financial services industry.

Education and Additional Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate education such as BCOM, MCOM, BE, or MBA.
• Global cross-cultural work experience is appreciated.
• The role is located in Mumbai.