Manager

Job Family: GIC Process (India) Travel Required: None Clearance Required: None Project Governance & Delivery Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, governance standards, and project management best practices. Drive project execution by monitoring timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies. Facilitate governance reviews, steering committees, and leadership reporting forums. Ensure projects remain aligned with strategic business objectives. Planning, Reporting & Analytics Develop project plans, dashboards, scorecards, and executive reports. Track project performance against KPIs, SLAs, budgets, and delivery milestones. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership through data analysis. Maintain portfolio-level visibility across multiple initiatives. Risk & Stakeholder Management Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies). Drive cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Escalate critical issues and facilitate resolution. Resource & Financial Management Support workforce planning and resource allocation across projects. Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance. Track project benefits realization and business outcomes. Ensure optimal utilization of resources and project investments. Continuous Improvement Standardize PMO processes, templates, and governance artifacts. Drive process improvement and operational excellence initiatives. Implement automation opportunities and reporting efficiencies. Capture lessons learned and promote best practices across programs. What You Will Need Experience 8-12 years of experience in PMO, Program Management, Project Management, Operations Excellence, or Consulting. Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously. Proven track record in governance, reporting, and delivery management. Technical Skills Project planning and scheduling. Risk, issue, and dependency management. Budgeting and financial tracking. Executive dashboard and MIS reporting. Advanced Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and project management tools. Leadership Skills Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading business transformation, transition, or strategic initiatives. Exposure to portfolio management and enterprise PMO functions. About Guidehouse India At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors.