Program Management Lead – VP

Citi

. Support planning, directing, and coordinating day-to-day activities of programs or portfolios .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timePune • IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with regulations. Proven ability to assess and manage program resources, budgets, and personnel actions effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program PlanningRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementBudget ManagementResource Planning

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Hard Skills

Program CharteringBenefits ManagementIssue TrackingApplication StabilityApplication Performance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsDiplomacy Skills

Tools & Technologies

Procurement Management

Industry Keywords

ComplianceControl RequirementsBusiness Case AnalysisPerformance Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, directing, and coordinating day-to-day activities of programs or portfolios
Assess creation and signoff of program plans, charters, benefits management plans, stakeholder management plans, acceptance plans, and central program issue logs
Oversee program plans to ensure they meet business needs
Identify stakeholders and ensure their understanding of schedules and key milestones
Work with the Program Sponsor on business case cost-benefit analysis
Ensure appropriate staffing and monitor resource commitments
Escalate program risks to the Program Director or Program Sponsor
Create program risk management plans
Work with procurement to create, administer, track, and close program contracts
Recommend training and development needs for assigned personnel
Evaluate subordinate performance and recommend pay increases, promotions, terminations, and other personnel actions
Direct the supported area, including delivery of end results, budget management, and resource planning
Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
Assess risk in business decisions and drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies
Manage and report control issues transparently

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-10 years of experience as Business Analyst or Tester
Experience in handling application stability and application performance
Bachelor’s/University degree
Developed communication and diplomacy skills
Basic commercial awareness
Ability to assess and manage program risks
Experience with program planning, chartering, benefits management, stakeholder management, acceptance planning, and issue tracking
Experience coordinating program resources, staffing, budgets, contracts, and procurement
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and control requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities