Program Manager - Strategy & Planning

Role

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Program Manager - Strategy & Planning/ Delivery Lead

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to manage the end-to-end delivery of projects
, ensuring alignment with defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex initiatives. This role requires proactive risk management, effective communication, and a continuous focus on improving delivery processes.

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects within defined scope, timeline, and budget.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to project governance and reporting standards.
• Guide and mentor cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies or project checkpoints depending on methodology.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and resolve project issues promptly to minimize impact on delivery timelines.
• Escalate critical issues to leadership with recommended solutions.

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are aligned and managed throughout the project lifecycle.

• Identify opportunities to improve delivery frameworks, processes, and project methodologies.
• Promote best practices in Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall delivery environments.

• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve project challenges.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across teams and leadership.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for project updates.

• Strong Project Management experience using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies
• Proven Risk Management and Issue Resolution capabilities
• Excellent Stakeholder Management and client engagement skills
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to successful completion