Program Manager/Lead, Program Management (DESIS Tech PMO)

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of September 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Tech Portfolio Management Office (PMO) in the firm’s office in Hyderabad. The team acts as a centralized backbone for supporting the leadership team of India’s Technology vertical. To create significant value, the Tech PMO aims to enable the Tech leadership (Head of India Tech) and BU leaders to formulate and implement strategies that drive ambitious outcomes for the firm. The team also drives firmwide initiatives, operational efficiencies, and delivers analytics and insights from various data to enable leadership decision-making.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

In this role, you will closely collaborate with the leadership, and drive department-level strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, efficiency, and overall organizational effectiveness. Additionally, you will have to be proficient in program management, business intelligence, cross-departmental collaborations, and coaching/mentoring.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic qualifications:

• MBA or related educational qualification, with at least 5 years of work experience post-MBA in a business or executive management role, preferably within the Technology (Software) domain
• Proven track record of independently managing a wide range of programs and projects for an organization with an emphasis on planning, execution, and collaboration across teams/departments
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and stakeholder management skills (experience in a global environment and multicultural setup is a plus)
• Ability to embrace ambiguity with a high level of comfort, showcasing flexibility and adaptability in navigating complex and dynamic environments
• Business Intelligence and Reporting experience, proficiency in studying, cleansing, and transforming large datasets to synthesize meaningful insights, and designing scenario-based models to guide leadership decision making
• A solution-centric mindset and have critical thinking skills, with experience in coordinating and directing multiple teams to deliver strategic projects
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website:
https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/PMOFeb25We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative.The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careersMembers of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.