Company Description
A leading global commercial vehicle manufacturer specializing in trucks and buses, with a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is recognized for its engineering excellence, strong brand portfolio, and focus on delivering reliable and efficient transportation solutions at scale.
- Location Bangalore
- Industry Automotive
- Experience Range 12-17
- Must-have Skills Financial Applications Knowledge, Program Management, Project Delivery & Execution, Risk & Compliance Management, stakeholder management, Team Leadership
Job Summary
The Senior Program Manager (L5) is responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic alignment, and high-performance delivery across IT functions. The role involves leading technical teams across application architecture, development, maintenance, release management, and automation while ensuring strong stakeholder collaboration and business alignment within a financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage high-performing IT teams across application maintenance, operations, and infrastructure.
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Drive people management activities including goal setting, performance evaluation, and development planning.
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Build strong stakeholder relationships across business and technology teams globally.
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Ensure seamless execution of projects across multiple regions with effective coordination.
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Oversee end-to-end program delivery including planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management.
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Ensure quality through review of requirements, design, and technical documentation.
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Drive innovation, process improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies.
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Ensure governance, compliance, and adherence to security and regulatory standards.
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Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, diversity, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
- 12–17 years of experience in software/IT industry.
- Strong experience in program management, project delivery, and team leadership.
- Expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Knowledge of financial products and application ecosystems.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, release management, and IT operations.
- Experience in capacity planning, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage global teams and work in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Strategic mindset with strong ownership and customer-centric approach.
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Experience in automation (RPA) and emerging technologies.
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Strong influencing and relationship-building skills across global teams.
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Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Other Requirements
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Flexibility to work in North America time zones as required.
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Ability to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.
