Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Website:
globalsolutioncenter.societegenerale.in
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/societe_generale_global_solution_centre
Seniority: Not Applicable
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Job details:
Reference 26000HVF
Responsibilities
Job Description – Program Manager (Cloud Transformation)
Role Overview
We are hiring a
Program Manager – Cloud Transformation to lead large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across
SGCP Cloud environments.
This role requires strong leadership in managing
complex, multi-stakeholder programs, ensuring alignment between business strategy, technology execution, and governance standards. The ideal candidate will operate at the intersection of
strategy, delivery, and stakeholder influence, driving outcomes without direct authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end execution of large, complex transformation programs in cloud environments
- Define and manage program structure, delivery roadmap, milestones, and outcomes
- Coordinate multiple delivery streams across engineering, platforms, security, and operations
- Ensure consistent delivery against scope, timeline, budget, and quality targets
- Governance & Control Framework
- Establish and run program governance structures (steering committees, reporting cadence, escalation forums)
- Define and monitor KPIs, progress metrics, and delivery health dashboards
- Ensure adherence to enterprise governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
- Identify risks and dependencies, driving timely mitigation and resolution
- Stakeholder Management
- Engage with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams across regions
- Build strong relationships across cross-functional teams (Architecture, Security, Engineering, Finance)
- Drive alignment between business objectives and technical execution
- Manage conflicting priorities and expectations effectively
- Cloud Transformation Execution
Drive programs aligned to multi-cloud strategy
- Collaborate with architecture teams on:
- Cloud adoption strategy
- Migration and modernization initiatives
- Platform and landing zone enablement
- Ensure measurable progress in cloud transformation outcomes and adoption goals
- Financial & Value Realization
- Manage program financials including budget, forecast, and cost tracking
- Ensure delivery aligns with expected business value and ROI
- Support cost optimization and FinOps-driven decision making
Technical & Domain Skills
- Strong understanding of:
- Cloud services across Private and Public Cloud
- Cloud transformation approaches (Migration, Modernization, Optimization)
- Enterprise IT landscapes and architecture fundamentals
- Familiarity with:
- DevOps and Agile ways of working
- Cloud governance, security, and compliance principles
- Tooling for program tracking (JIRA, dashboards, reporting tools)
Core Competencies
Program Management
- Experience managing large-scale, multi-stream transformation programs
- Ability to operate in complex, global environments with multiple dependencies
- Strong planning, execution, and delivery governance capability
Cloud Awareness
- Working knowledge of multi-cloud ecosystems
- Ability to interpret technical discussions and translate into program-level outcomes
Governance & Risk Mindset
- Strong focus on risk identification, mitigation, and compliance adherence
- Structured approach to reporting, tracking, and escalation
Key Soft Skills
Influence without Authority
- Ability to drive alignment and decisions across teams without direct control
- Strong persuasion and consensus-building capability
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Excellent communication with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes effectively
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
- Skilled in balancing competing priorities and driving agreements
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisions under pressure
Communication
- Strong executive-level communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to present complex topics in a clear, structured manner
Qualifications & Experience
- 12–18 years of overall experience in IT / transformation environments
- 5+ years in Program or Portfolio Management roles
- Exposure to public cloud transformation initiatives
- Preferred certifications:
- PMP / PgMP / SAFe
- Azure / AWS certifications
Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Delivery of programs within time, cost, and scope targets
- Achievement of cloud adoption and transformation milestones
- Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement levels
- Effective governance (risk reduction, compliance adherence)
- Budget adherence and value realization
Positioning (for hiring clarity)
This is a
strategic, execution-focused role suited for someone who can:
- Think like a strategist
- Operate like a delivery leader
- Influence like a senior stakeholder
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Qualifications & Experience
- 12 – 18 years of overall experience in IT / transformation environments
- 5+ years in Program or Portfolio Management roles
- Exposure to public cloud transformation initiatives
- Preferred certifications:
- PMP / PgMP / SAFe
- Azure / AWS certifications
Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Delivery of programs within time, cost, and scope targets
- Achievement of cloud adoption and transformation milestones
- Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement levels
- Effective governance (risk reduction, compliance adherence)
- Budget adherence and value realization
Positioning (for hiring clarity)
This is a
strategic, execution-focused role suited for someone who can:
- Think like a strategist
- Operate like a delivery leader
- Influence like a senior stakeholder
Profile Required
Qualifications & Experience
- 12 – 18 years of overall experience in IT / transformation environments
- 5+ years in Program or Portfolio Management roles
- Exposure to public cloud transformation initiatives
- Preferred certifications:
- PMP / PgMP / SAFe
- Azure / AWS certifications
Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Delivery of programs within time, cost, and scope targets
- Achievement of cloud adoption and transformation milestones
- Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement levels
- Effective governance (risk reduction, compliance adherence)
- Budget adherence and value realization
Positioning (for hiring clarity)
This is a
strategic, execution-focused role suited for someone who can:
- Think like a strategist
- Operate like a delivery leader
- Influence like a senior stakeholder
Why join us
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status”.
Business insight
At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!
Still hesitating?
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.
We are committed to support accelerating our Group’s ESG strategy by implementing ESG principles in all our activities and policies. They are translated in our business activity (ESG assessment, reporting, project management or IT activities), our work environment and in our responsible practices for environment protection.
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