Ensono

ProgramManager

Pune, India CONTRACT
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The Brief

“Program Manager at Ensono. Skills: Innovation Portfolio Management, Program Governance, Stakeholder Management, Reporting and Communication, Risk and Dependency Management. Owns the Innovation Portfolio, a set of concurrent strategic initiatives spanning Innovation, AI, automation, etc.. Ensures the portfolio is governed rigorously”

What You'll Achieve.

drive outcomes across ambiguous, fast-moving programs; maximize delivery throughput; Build a Benefits Realization Plan; Define: KPIs and measurement approach; Realization timelines (short-, mid-, long-term); Benefits (Tangible vs. nontangible)

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

independent judgment; drive outcomes across ambiguous, fast-moving programs; identifying conflicts; resolve blockers

Eligibility Requirements

Contract (FTC) for first six months and extendable basis the performance of the individual

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven 12 plus years of experience in innovation programs / portfolio management, ideally in IT services, consulting, or technology firms, Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of 20+ concurrent initiatives with cross-functional teams, governance background, not just tracking but building and enforcing governance models, Advanced stakeholder management, comfortable presenting to executive leadership, Excellent written and verbal communication can translate complexity into clear narratives, Proficient in portfolio tools (Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent), Exposure to AI, digital transformation programs is a must, Should have advanced Office 365 tool skills

Nice to Have

Prior experience in a PMO or Portfolio Office within an IT services or consulting firm (not just project delivery), Has worked in a matrixed, multi-geography environment, Comfortable with ambiguity, this is a new function being built, not a steady-state role, PgMP, PMP, or Prince2 Practitioner preferred, Agile / Scrum / SAFe certifications

What You'll Do.

Owns the Innovation Portfolio

a set of concurrent strategic initiatives spanning Innovation

Ensures the portfolio is governed rigorously

Manages dependencies proactively

Communicates progress clearly to senior stakeholders

Own and maintain the Ensono Innovation Portfolio - managing intake

and retirement of initiatives

Establish and enforce governance frameworks: stage gates

portfolio health dashboards

Facilitate the Program Governance Group - prepare materials

Maintain a single source of truth for all active initiatives: scope

Manage interdependencies across initiatives - identifying conflicts and sequencing work to maximize delivery throughput

Define and embed consistent program management standards

and tooling across the portfolio

Work with Project Managers and workstream leads to resolve blockers

re-plan when required

and maintain momentum

Dependencies) at portfolio level

Build a Benefits Realization Plan: Create a benefits map linking AI capabilities → process changes → business outcomes

assign benefit owners.

Define: KPIs and measurement approach: Realization timelines (short-

Benefits (Tangible vs. nontangible)

Design and deliver the set frequency Innovation Portfolio Reports - progress

Produce exec-ready decks

and briefings related to innovation performance

Create narrative-driven reporting that connects initiative outputs to strategic priorities

Serve as the primary interface between the Innovation Portfolio and business unit heads

and technology leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Project Managers and workstream leads; Coordinate with global Ensono counterparts on cross-geography initiatives; Serve as the primary interface between the Innovation Portfolio and business unit heads, finance, CPE, and technology leadership; Build trust across senior stakeholders

Communication Scope

Communicate progress clearly to senior stakeholders; Produce exec-ready decks, board packs, and briefings; Create narrative-driven reporting; Excellent written and verbal communication; translate complexity into clear narratives

Process & Methodology

Portfolio Governance, Program Orchestration, RAID Management, Benefits Realization Planning, Governance Frameworks, Portfolio Management, Initiative Management, Dependency Management, Risk Management, Outcome Driven Delivery

Full Job Description

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! Our strategy has transformed, going beyond infrastructure into applications through strategic acquisition leading to organic growth. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with -multi platform experience, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation. We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose. Honesty, Reliability, Collaboration, Curiosity, Passion Position Summary The Program Manager owns the Innovation Portfolio, a set of concurrent strategic initiatives spanning Innovation, AI, automation, etc. This role ensures the portfolio is governed rigorously, dependencies are managed proactively, and progress is communicated clearly to senior stakeholders. This is not a coordination role; it requires independent judgment, executive presence, and the ability to drive outcomes across ambiguous, fast-moving programs. The role is on Contract (FTC) for first six months and extendable basis the performance of the individual. Key Areas of Focus for this Role Portfolio Governance – Own and maintain the Ensono Innovation Portfolio - managing intake, prioritization, funding decisions, and retirement of initiatives Establish and enforce governance frameworks: stage gates, decision rights, portfolio health dashboards Facilitate the Program Governance Group - prepare materials, track actions, drive resolution Maintain a single source of truth for all active initiatives: scope, status, risks, owners, and outcomes Program Orchestration – Manage interdependencies across initiatives - identifying conflicts and sequencing work to maximize delivery throughput Define and embed consistent program management standards, templates, and tooling across the portf

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