Senior Program Manager Large Transformation FR

Job Description
Role - Program Manager
Technology Program Management Large Transformation IT
Location Lyon France
Compensation Competitive (including bonus)


Profile Summary
The Program Director is a strategic and results-oriented leader responsible for orchestrating the delivery of large-scale complex and transformative IT/Technology programs that span multiple business units and client organizations.
A critical component of this role is managing and influencing stakeholders at the highest levels within the client organization (C-suite) ensuring alignment and navigating complex organizational dynamics.
As a strategic partner this role champions comprehensive planning best-in-class execution and robust governance to deliver significant business outcomes for the client.
The director must own the overall program success from presales and strategic planning to flawless execution and benefits realization.

Scope of Responsibilities

Client and stakeholder management (C-suite level)
Establish trusted advisor status: Serve as the primary C-suite-facing point of contact for the client building and nurturing a strategic long-term relationship based on transparency and value delivery.
Align and influence: Lead executive steering committee meetings workshops and business reviews influencing decisions and ensuring sustained alignment with the clients evolving business priorities and digital strategy.
Proactive issue and risk communication: Manage and communicate program risks issues and progress to executive stakeholders with a no surprises approach presenting clear options and recommendations for resolution.
Translate technical to strategic: Act as the bridge between the service providers delivery teams and the clients executive leadership articulating complex IT programs and their impact in terms of business value ROI and strategic objectives.

Program strategy and execution

Own end-to-end program lifecycle: Take full ownership of the entire program from defining the strategic roadmap and vision during the presales and discovery phase through final delivery and benefits measurement.
Orchestrate complex delivery: Lead the coordination of multiple interconnected projects workstreams and delivery teams including those specializing in areas such as cloud migration enterprise applications and AI/GenAI.
Manage contractual obligations: Ensure all deliverables milestones and scope are met according to the Statement of Work (SOW) and that any deviations are managed through a formal change control process.
Develop implement and refine business strategies to expand consulting and services revenue positioning the organization for long-term growth.
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices integrating innovative solutions to maintain competitive advantage.
Drive transformation not just delivery: Focus on the how and why of the technology ensuring that the IT program truly transforms the clients business processes technology landscape and operational capabilities.
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices integrating innovative solutions to maintain competitive advantage.

Financial and commercial acumen
Manage program P&L: Oversee the large-scale program budget revenue and profitability making data-driven decisions to ensure financial targets are met.
Negotiate and manage scope: Expertly manage scope budget and contract negotiations effectively balancing client expectations with the service providers commercial interests.
Identify growth opportunities: Actively identify and pursue new business and expansion opportunities within the client account contributing directly to the service providers revenue growth.

Team leadership and governance
Build a high-performance team: Lead mentor and develop a diverse and geographically dispersed team of program and project managers business analysts and architects.
Ensure delivery excellence: Establish robust program governance communication structures and quality assurance processes holding all teams accountable for delivering high-quality measurable outcomes.
Drive cultural change: Cultivate a collaborative innovative and client-centric culture within the program team with a strong Continuous Improvement mindset.

Qualifications and/or skills
Education and experience
Relevant certifications such as Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are a plus.
20 years of progressive experience in IT program management with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience with a top-tier IT service provider
Demonstrable history of successfully delivering large-scale multi-year and transformational IT programs for external enterprise clients.

Key skills
IT transformation expertise: Deep understanding of digital transformation trends enterprise architecture cloud technologies data analytics and Agile/DevOps methodologies.
Executive communication: Exceptional communication presentation and storytelling abilities with a track record of successfully engaging C-level audiences.
Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to inspire teams and drive transformation.
Strategic business mindset: Ability to understand the clients business model and industry to align IT delivery with their strategic goals. Excellent knowledge of at least one Industry domain and/or IT stacks.
Conflict and negotiation: Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills particularly in managing competing priorities and complex client relationships.
Business development: Driving revenue growth within and outside the immediate client organization and across consulting/services organizations.

Nice to have
Working knowledge of designing and implementing AI solutions
Core concepts of the SRE approach to managing IT operations


Personal
Besides the professional qualifications of the candidates we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include:
High analytical skills
A high degree of initiative and flexibility
High customer orientation
High quality awareness
Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Overview
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Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 59 countries to navigate their digital transformation.

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All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1