About Persistent

We are a trusted Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 14 of the 30 most innovative US companies, 80% of the largest banks in the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum by reporting $300.6M revenue in Q3FY24, delivering 13.7% Y-o-Y growth. Our 23,000+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We’re also pleased to share that Persistent has been recognized as the “Most Promising Company” of the Year at the 2023 CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards and named a Leader in Everest Group’s Talent Readiness for Next-Generation IT Services PEAK Matrix® 2023. We also won four 2023 ISG Star of Excellence™ Awards, reflecting the highest standard of customer service excellence. Throughout this market-leading growth, we’ve maintained strong employee satisfaction - over 94% of our employees approve of the CEO, and 89% would recommend working at Persistent to a friend.

About Position and details:

Role: Program Manger
Location: Gresham Street, London
Job Type: Permanent role

Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Strategy:

Develop and execute program strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives. Coordinate with stakeholders to define clear program objectives, scope, timeline, and resources.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Lead cross-functional teams, facilitating collaboration between departments such as product, engineering, marketing, and operations to ensure smooth program execution. Act as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution:

Identify and manage risks throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring mitigation plans are in place. Resolve program-related issues promptly to avoid delays and maintain momentum.

Budget & Resource Management:

Oversee program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while achieving program objectives. Allocate resources efficiently to meet deadlines and project goals.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:

Provide regular updates on program progress to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Present insights, challenges, and achievements through reports, presentations, and meetings.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization:

Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and methodologies for program management. Drive best practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the program management team.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent, Management of Information Systems, or related business discipline(s).
Minimum 15+ years of IT experience
2- 3 years’ work experience as Scrum Master
Good understanding of Agile framework
Experience in BFSI domain with Microsoft stack like C#, ASP.NET, Azure etc.
Good Knowledge of Mambu and financial domain
Experience with Digital banking
Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated, self-directed individual with the ability to work independently and/or in team environments.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Proactive and self-driven with a focus on results.
Effective presentation skills, combined with extreme attention to detail.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Collaborative team player and relationship builder

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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