Technical Program Manager - BFSI

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager with a minimum of 15 years of experience, specifically within the Banking and Financial Services sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading complex, high-value bid projects, overseeing end-to-end delivery, managing stakeholders, and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives., * Lead end-to-end program delivery of large, complex initiatives (often bid-based) within the BFSI domain.

• Collaborate with sales/pre-sales teams to respond to RFPs/RFIs with a focus on delivery feasibility, risk, and scope estimation.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Ensure effective governance and change management across programs.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams including technical architects, developers, QA, and infrastructure.
• Track and report project status, KPIs, and risks to C-level stakeholders and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, team efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Manage vendor engagements and third-party dependencies where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory standards relevant to BFSI.

• 15+ years of total experience in IT, with at least 8 years in program/project management roles.
• Strong BFSI domain experience (Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in leading bid-based projects or large RFP responses.
• Extensive experience managing multi-million-dollar programs, preferably involving system integration, digital transformation, or platform upgrades.
• Excellent understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills, including C-suite interaction.
• Experience working with onshore/offshore delivery models.
• Solid risk, change, and resource management abilities.
• Technical knowledge across cloud platforms, integration layers, or financial applications is a plus., * PMP / PRINCE2 / PMI-ACP / SAFe certifications.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Prior experience in IT services or consulting environments.