Senior Program Manager

Who we are CitiusTech - Shaping Healthcare Possibilities. CitiusTech is a global IT services, consulting, and business solutions enterprise 100% focused on the healthcare and life sciences industry. We enable 140+ enterprises to build a human-first ecosystem that is efficient, effective, and equitable with deep domain expertise and next-gen technology. With over 8,500 healthcare technology professionals worldwide, CitiusTech powers healthcare digital innovation, business transformation, and industry-wide convergence through next-generation technologies, solutions, and products. Our Purpose We are shaping healthcare possibilities to make our clients’ businesses successful, which is not just a statement but our purpose, driving us to explore what’s next in healthcare. Our goal is clear: to make healthcare better for all – more efficient, effective, and equitable. We are investing in people, technology, innovation, and partnerships to create meaningful change. We see technology not just as a tool but as a catalyst that amplifies human ingenuity to solve complex healthcare challenges. 100% healthcare focus | Trusted by 140+ healthcare and life sciences enterprises | 40% of Fortune 500 healthcare enterprises are our clients | #1 Rated as a leader by top analyst firms Our vision To inspire new possibilities for the health ecosystem with technology and human ingenuity. What is in it for you? As a Senior Program Manager, you will play a vital role in driving the successful execution of transformational initiatives, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of our Life Sciences clients, and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. Responsibilities: - Program Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute program strategies in alignment with the client's overall strategic objectives.
• Define clear program objectives, KPIs, and success criteria.
• Oversee the creation of detailed program plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget.

Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Lead and facilitate collaboration among a diverse set of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Collaborate with CitiusTech practices to take targeted/meaningful solutions to the client.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with program sponsors, business units, vendors, and partner organizations.
• Ensure alignment and clear communication among all parties involved in the programs.

Program Execution:

• Drive program execution and ensure that program objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Programs will be in the space of technology modernization, cloud migrations, application development, and analytics across the life sciences value chain.
• Implement robust change management and governance processes to ensure successful delivery.

Resource Management:

• Optimize resource allocation across the programs to ensure efficient utilization of talent and budget.
• Oversee the recruitment, management, and development of some parts of program teams.
• Ensure that the necessary skills and expertise are available for program success.

Financial Management:

• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting for the programs.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential issues that may arise during program execution.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management.

Stakeholder Management and Communication:

• Communicate program progress, issues, and risks effectively to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for program-related inquiries and concerns.
• Provide regular program status updates and reports to senior leadership and governance committees.

Experience: -

• 18 + Years

Location: -

• Mumbai
• Pune
• Bangalore

Educational Qualifications: -

• Engineering Degree – BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) and/or master’s degree in a relevant field is advantageous
• Technical certification in multiple technologies is desirable.

Skills: -

• 18+ years of experience, with at least 3 years in executing/managing programs for life sciences organizations.
• Good understanding of the life sciences value chain, preferably in the R&D, clinical trial space.
• Proven experience as a Senior Program Manager with a successful track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology and ways of working. Relevant certifications in this space will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of the digital landscape and digital transformation concepts.
• Experience in managing technology modernization, cloud migrations, application development, and analytics initiatives across the life sciences value chain.
• Proven track record in leading large, cross-functional projects.
• Outstanding stakeholder management, superior influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Strategic mindset, outstanding critical thinking.
• Highly proactive and motivated professional with an ability to think outside the box and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand business and technical functions, process information quickly, and assess impacts on data elements.
• Ability to lead a diverse and geographically dispersed team.

Our commitment To combine the best of IT services, consulting, products, accelerators, and frameworks with a client-first mindset and next-gen tech understanding. Together, we’re humanizing healthcare to make a positive impact on human lives. What drives us At CitiusTech, we believe in making a tangible difference in healthcare. We constantly explore new ways to transform the industry, from AI-driven solutions to advanced data analytics and cloud computing. Our collaborative culture, combined with a relentless drive for excellence, positions us as innovators reshaping the healthcare landscape, one solution at a time. Life@CitiusTech We focus on building highly motivated engineering teams and thought leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset centered on our core values of Passion, Respect, Openness, Unity, and Depth (PROUD) of knowledge . Our success lies in creating a fun, transparent, non-hierarchical, diverse work culture that focuses on continuous learning and work-life balance. Rated by our employees as the ‘Great Place to Work for’ according to the Great Place to Work survey. We offer you comprehensive benefits to ensure you have a long and rewarding career with us. Our EVP Be You Be Awesome is our EVP. It reflects our continuing efforts to create CitiusTech as a great workplace where our employees can thrive, personally and professionally. It encompasses the unique benefits and opportunities we offer to support your growth, well-being, and success throughout your journey with us and beyond. Together with our clients, we are solving some of the greatest healthcare challenges and positively impacting human lives. Welcome to the world of Faster Growth, Higher Learning, and Stronger Impact. Here is an opportunity for you to make a difference and collaborate with global leaders to shape the future of healthcare and positively impact human lives.