Associate Manager - Program Management

Job description

Associate Manager – Program Management We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and execution-focused Associate Manager to join our Program Management team. This role supports the delivery of global transformation programs, strengthens operational excellence, and enables consistent, governance-led execution across the enterprise. The Associate Manager will work with global business, technology, and functional leaders to convert strategic priorities into actionable transformation roadmaps, mature operating processes, and help deliver high-impact cross-functional initiatives. The role requires strong program leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to align diverse stakeholders across regions. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Key Responsibilities Program & Transformation Management  Support end-to-end execution of global transformation programs aligned to enterprise priorities.  Coordinate program planning, milestones, risks/issues, and cross-functional execution for timely outcomes.  Maintain governance mechanisms for transparent tracking and informed decision-making.  Contribute to the design of future-state processes and transformation roadmaps with business and technology partners.  Help drive alignment and adoption of initiatives across regions and functions. Global Operations, Governance & Continuous Improvement  Coordinate operating rhythms (weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews) to support data-driven performance management.  Support governance, leadership reporting, and steering committee inputs.  Help maintain consistent execution standards across global workstreams.  Identify process gaps and support improvements that enhance scalability, quality, and operational maturity.  Help build and apply playbooks, frameworks, and best practices to standardize operations.  Promote data-driven decision-making, automation, and digital tool adoption. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support program success.  Support change management across communication, readiness, and adoption activities.  Coordinate leadership forums, working groups, and transformation councils. Business Decision Support & Team Leadership  Develop dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reports to track program and operational performance.  Provide insights, trend analysis, and recommendations for decision support.  Prepare concise, executive-ready updates on program status, risks, and impact.  Support and mentor team members in analytics, reporting, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication.  Contribute to a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Required Qualifications  MBA from a top-tier institute with strong program management, analytical, and transformation skills.  4–6 years of experience in transformation, program management, global operations, consulting, or strategy roles.  Experience contributing to enterprise-wide or large-scale transformation.  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication/storytelling skills.  Strong experience in stakeholder management and collaborating with global, cross-functional, and senior leadership teams.   Ability to align business and technology priorities.