Job Description :

Purpose of RoleThe Senior Programme Manager will lead the delivery of medium to high complexity projects, often involving multiple workstreams or deployments. This role is responsible for driving projects from initiation to completion, managing risks proactively, and reporting progress accurately to the Stakeholders & TPML Transformation & Portfolio Mgt Lead. The Senior Programme Manager will ensure quality delivery and timely completion of projects, typically related to shared services migration or process transformation, with minimal business disruption and within budget.Key responsibilities include coordinating and performing all deliverables across the project phases as per the GBO Methodology. This role requires close collaboration with GPOs, technology teams, service delivery, markets across all levels of Diageo, and external partners and suppliers. The Senior Programme Manager will confidently collaborate with business customers to ensure project success.Top AccountabilitiesCustomer Collaboration: Work closely with GPOs, Technology, Markets LT, function heads, and 3rd party partners to ensure alignment and effective communication at all levels. Project Implementation: Drive daily project execution, ensuring adherence to time, budget, and quality standards. Scope and Benefits Definition: Define project scope with key customers, ensuring benefits are identified, tracked, and achieved. Milestone and Deliverable Planning: Establish and handle project landmarks and deliverables. Business Case Preparation: Prepare comprehensive business cases, obtain necessary approvals, and secure budget. Team Leadership: Select, develop, and oversee an effective project team, coordinating activities and evaluating performance. Delivery Coordination: Work with multiple delivery and business partner teams to motivate change and control project outcomes. Programme and Project Planning: Maintain comprehensive programme and project plans, including budget and resource plans. Governance Framework Development: Develop and handle effective governance frameworks, overseeing weekly and monthly governance forums. RAID Management: Proactively handle Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies. Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor, report, and communicate project progress to delivery teams, sponsors, customers, PMO, and governance bodies. Consulting Approach: Apply a consulting approach to engagement and problem-solving through critical thinking. Risk Management and Customer concern: Proactively lead project risks, resolve issues, and handle customer concerns. Project Planning and Communication: Anticipate and plan for current and future project phases, ensuring the team is prepared and customers are informed. End-to-End Delivery Ownership: Inspire, drive and lead the team to deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring compliance and control requirements are met. Governance and Decision-Making: Establish and apply a clear governance model to drive decisions,customer engagement, and project outcomes. Business Outcome Delivery: Ensure all team members are aligned and committed to achieving the project's business outcomes, demonstrating resilience and resourcefulness in problem-solving. Change Management: Build credibility with customers by communicating clear facts, following through on commitments, and maintaining a strong viewpoint to reach the best outcomes.Key CompetenciesTechnical CompetenciesProgram/Project Planning and Execution: Extensive experience in leading large and complex change and transformation programs/projects.Methodological Expertise: Proficient in various project and business change management methodologies.Project Modelling Skills: Ability to represent information in forms that enhance decision-making and communications.Global Change Delivery: Strong understanding of the global change delivery and program lifecycle.Project Management Tools: Expert user of MS Project, JIRA, MS Visio, and fluent in MS Office.Continuous Improvement: Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement practices.Finance Processes: Knowledge of finance processes such as O2C (Order to Cash), S2P (Source to Pay), R2R (Record to Report) and FP&ABehavioural/Leadership CompetenciesCommunication and Documentation: Strong communication and documentation skills.Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Proficient in negotiation and conflict resolution.Customer Management: Strong ability to handle customers with a global approach decision-making, influencing, and complicated capabilities.determined and Motivational: Self-motivated and capable of motivating others toward project goals.Team Management and MentoringTeam Leadership: Select, develop, and lead an effective project team, coordinating activities and evaluating performance.Mentorship and Training: Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Collaboration: Work closely with various teams and partners to ensure alignment and effective project execution.Leading Complex ProjectsEnhanced Oversight: Provide meticulous planning, coordination, and execution oversight for complex projects.Risk Management: Foresee potential risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.Resource Allocation: Make informed decisions on resource allocation to improve productivity and ensure timely delivery.Providing Domain-Specific Consultation and ExpertiseSpecialized Expertise: Leverage deep domain knowledge to make informed decisions and provide expert consultation.Strategic Insight: Offer strategic insights that align projects with the organization's long-term goals.Innovation and Improvement: Spearhead innovative approaches and continuous improvement initiatives.Strategic Role and Organizational GrowthAlignment with Organizational Goals: Ensure all projects align with the company's strategic objectives, driving overall business success.Customer Management: Handle relationships with customers effectively, ensuring their expectations are met and often exceeded.Qualifications and Experience RequiredEducation and CertificationsDegree Level: Educated to a degree level or equivalent.Project Management Qualification: Professional Project Management Practitioner level qualification like PMP certificationChange Management Qualification: Certified in Change Management methodologies.Professional ExperienceShared Service Transition Projects: Tried experience in delivering shared service transition projects.Project Management: 7-15 years’ experience in project management or a related area.Complex Project Management: Relevant experience managing complex projects and benefits management in finance and HR projects.Organizational Leadership: Demonstrated capability in interpersonal leadership, particularly in leading small transformation teams of senior customersBusiness Relationship Management: Tried ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.Programme/Project Governance: Excellent programme/project governance skills.Professional Services/Shared Services: Experience working in professional services or financial/HR shared services environments.Automation Technologies: Experience with automation technologies, implementation, and data projects.Cultural Impact and Influencing: Excellent pan-cultural impact and influencing skills.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Bangalore Karle Town SEZ

Additional Locations :

Budapest

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-11-18