Senior Project Manager - PMO

As a Senior Project Manager at ZS's Program Management Expertise Center (PMEC), you will play a crucial role in planning, delivering, and governing various projects for clients and internal stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading end-to-end planning and execution across one or more workstreams for large engagements with multiple projects and workstreams. - Driving program delivery for key workstreams across strategic initiatives, ensuring early traction and maintaining forward momentum. - Setting up a robust PMO framework for effective delivery and execution. - Collaborating with functional leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs. - Identifying opportunities to improve project management practices and add value to teams, conducting periodic meetings with all PMOs and project leads. - Planning and leading key initiatives in partnership with senior program leaders and client stakeholders. - Mentoring junior PMO team members engaged in the program and providing the direction required for meeting project objectives. Qualifications required for this role include: - Graduate/post-graduate in any discipline with 7 to 10 years of experience in Project Management. - Prior experience in program and PMO activities for large business transformations or implementation of Digital strategies. - Experience in managing large PMO verticals and client accounts. - Understanding of project management phases, techniques, tools & reporting, and ability to work in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. - Strong knowledge of PMI and Agile project management standards, with PMI/PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification desired. - Fluency in English, client-first mentality, intense work ethic, collaborative spirit, and problem-solving approach. Additional skills that would be beneficial for this role include: - Understanding of projects KPIs and SLAs. - Ability to implement processes, excellent oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, self-motivation, polished interpersonal skills, and customer focus. - Proactive approach in identifying opportunities/challenges and taking initiative. ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth, and professional development. With skills development programs, career progression options, internal mobility paths, and a collaborative culture, you will have the opportunity to thrive as an individual and a global team member. In addition, ZS provides a hybrid working model that allows for a flexible and connected way of working, combining work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices. Travel is a requirement for client-facing ZSers, providing opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth in different environments and cultures. As a Senior Project Manager at ZS's Program Management Expertise Center (PMEC), you will play a crucial role in planning, delivering, and governing various projects for clients and internal stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading end-to-end planning and execution across one or more workstreams for large engagements with multiple projects and workstreams. - Driving program delivery for key workstreams across strategic initiatives, ensuring early traction and maintaining forward momentum. - Setting up a robust PMO framework for effective delivery and execution. - Collaborating with functional leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs. - Identifying opportunities to improve project management practices and add value to teams, conducting periodic meetings with all PMOs and project leads. - Planning and leading key initiatives in partnership with senior program leaders and client stakeholders. - Mentoring junior PMO team members engaged in the program and providing the direction required for meeting project objectives. Qualifications required for this role include: - Graduate/post-graduate in any discipline with 7 to 10 years of experience in Project Management. - Prior experience in program and PMO activities for large business transformations or implementation of Digital strategies. - Experience in managing large PMO verticals and client accounts. - Understanding of project management phases, techniques, tools & reporting, and ability to work in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. - Strong knowledge of PMI and Agile project management standards, with PMI/PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification desired. - Fluency in English, client-first mentality, intense work ethic, collaborative spirit, and problem-solving approach. Additional skills that would be beneficial for this role include: - Understanding of projects KPIs and SLAs. - Ability to implement processes, excellent oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, self-motivation, polished interpersonal skills, and customer focus. - Proactive appro