Portfolio / Program Management & Governance Lead

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Program Governance Lead with 5-10+ years of experience ensuring delivery compliance, project governance, and operational excellence across geographies. Works with PMs and delivery teams for transparency, risk management, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate monthly governance reviews with project managers.
• Facilitate review sessions and analyze project health indicators.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and client methodologies.
• Maintain consolidated governance trackers across delivery centers.
• Liaise with PMs, delivery teams, and SMEs to resolve gaps.
• Escalate critical risks/issues to leadership.
• Capture lessons learned and recommend process improvements.
• Enhance reporting tools and review formats.

Required Technical Skills:

• Project/program management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Risk identification and compliance enforcement.
• Strong communication and facilitation across senior and operational levels.
• Detail-oriented, structured, process-driven.
• Experience in managing large/critical engagements and recovery management.
• Supervisory and people management skills.

Certifications (Required / Preferred):

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Delivery certification preferred