Program Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1800000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 18 - 25 LPA)

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly driven and strategic Program Manager to work closely with the CEO’s Office, driving high-impact initiatives across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at program management, and can translate strategic vision into executable plans. You will act as a key liaison between leadership and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and successful delivery of critical business programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of strategic programs aligned with organizational goals and CEO priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO’s Office to define, track, and deliver key initiatives across departments.
• Develop program roadmaps, define milestones, and ensure timely delivery with measurable outcomes.
• Drive cross-functional coordination, ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders, including leadership, product, operations, and business teams.
• Translate business strategy into actionable plans and monitor execution against defined KPIs.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership reviews.
• Facilitate decision-making by providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
• Establish governance frameworks and best practices for program execution and tracking.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and impact of programs.

Must-Have Skills:

• Program Management: Proven experience in managing complex, cross-functional programs with strong execution capabilities.
• CEO’s Office Exposure: Prior experience working closely with senior leadership or in a CEO’s/Founder’s Office role is highly preferred.
• Strategy: Strong strategic thinking ability with experience in planning and executing business initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Strategic Planning: Ability to contribute to long-term planning, business roadmaps, and growth strategies.
• Risk Assessment: Strong analytical skills to identify risks, evaluate impact, and implement mitigation plans effectively.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in program management, strategy, consulting, or similar roles.
• Experience working in high-growth or dynamic environments such as startups, consulting firms, or large enterprises.
• Strong understanding of business operations and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, or similar).

Key Competencies:

• Strategic mindset with strong execution focus
• High ownership and accountability
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work with ambiguity and drive clarity