Job Title / Role: Program Manager
Key Skills: MS Project, MS Planner, Data Analytics, Microsoft Project Management.
Experience: 15+
Location: Windsor CT
Shift: General
Mode: On-site
We at Coforge are seeking “Program Manager” with the following skill set:
Program & Project Governance
- Lead end‑to‑end program delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Define the program roadmap, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
- Manage schedules using Microsoft Project, maintaining Gantt charts, resource allocations, and critical path tracking.
- Establish governance frameworks, review cadences, and escalation paths.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Coordinate with engineering, business, operations, and stakeholder groups to ensure seamless execution.
- Facilitate steering committee updates, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross‑team communication.
- Drive accountability and ensure deliverables adhere to timeline, budget, and quality standards.
Microsoft Project Management Expertise
- Build and maintain detailed delivery plans through MS Project and Azure DevOps.
- Use MS Project for baseline management, forecasting, risk burndown, and dependency mapping.
- Utilize Power Platform (Power Apps / Power Automate) or Microsoft Planner for task automation and workflow orchestration (if applicable).
Data Analytics & Reporting
- Develop dashboards and analytical insights using Power BI, Excel (advanced), and other BI tools.
- Track KPIs, program metrics, productivity, risk indicators, and financial health.
- Create data-driven program review decks and executive-level performance reports.
- Analyze trends to identify improvement opportunities, bottlenecks, and optimization areas.
Risk, Compliance & Quality Management
- Identify risks early, maintain RAID logs, and ensure proper mitigation planning.
- Monitor compliance with internal standards, PMO frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Champion process improvements and operational excellence.
Required Skills & Experience
- 12 to15 years of experience in Program / Project Management.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, including dependency planning, resource leveling, and schedule risk analysis.
- Hands-on experience with Power BI, Excel (Pivot, DAX, Macros preferred), and dashboard creation.
- Background in data analytics for decision-making and performance measurement.
- Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar lifecycle management tools.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PMI‑ACP, CSM, or Prince2 certification.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate).
- Exposure to cloud programs (Azure preferred).
- Experience in BFSI, healthcare, product engineering, or enterprise transformation programs.
