The Role
Lead large-scale government and public-sector digital transformation programs from strategy through delivery. Establish governance, PMO practices, roadmaps, reporting, and risk controls while managing budgets, milestones, dependencies, and multiple workstreams. Build relationships with senior government and client stakeholders, lead executive governance forums, manage vendors and implementation partners, and drive technology adoption and organizational change. Mentor cross-functional consulting, technology, product, and operations teams and support continuous delivery improvement.
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About Tarento:
Tarento is a fast-growing technology consulting company headquartered in Stockholm, with a strong presence in India and clients across the globe. We specialize in digital transformation, product engineering, and enterprise solutions, working across diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our teams combine Nordic values with Indian expertise to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-impact solutions.
We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, a testament to our inclusive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee well-being and growth. At Tarento, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, learning is continuous, and careers are built on passion and purpose.
We are seeking a seasoned Director – Program Management with a strong background in managing large, complex digital transformation programs within the Government/Public Sector ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with senior government stakeholders, consulting teams, technology partners, and cross-functional delivery teams to successfully execute mission-critical initiatives.
This role requires strategic thinking, exceptional stakeholder management skills, strong program governance capabilities, and the ability to drive execution across multiple workstreams.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Program Leadership- Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
- Define program strategy, implementation roadmaps, governance frameworks, and execution plans.
- Drive program delivery while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
- Establish governance mechanisms to monitor program health, risks, and performance.
- Build and manage relationships with senior government officials, client leadership, implementation partners, and internal leadership teams.
- Lead steering committee meetings, executive reviews, and governance forums.
- Influence decision-making and drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Act as the primary escalation point for program-related issues.
- Establish PMO best practices, review mechanisms, and reporting structures.
- Track program milestones, risks, dependencies, and key performance indicators.
- Ensure timely delivery of all program objectives while proactively managing risks and issues.
- Drive continuous improvement through structured governance and performance monitoring.
- Advise clients on digital transformation strategies, process improvements, and technology adoption.
- Translate business and policy objectives into scalable technology-enabled solutions.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, business, and operations teams to ensure successful implementation.
- Support organizational change management and user adoption initiatives.
- Coordinate with implementation partners, technology vendors, and consulting teams.
- Support procurement planning, vendor governance, and contract execution.
- Monitor partner performance and ensure adherence to agreed deliverables.
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across consulting, technology, product, and operations.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
- Support talent development and capability building within the program management function.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- MBA/PGDM from a reputed institution is preferred.
- 10–15 years of overall experience in Program Management, Digital Transformation, or Technology Consulting.
- Minimum 6 years of experience leading large-scale Government/Public Sector programs.
- Program & Portfolio Management
- PMO Governance
- Government Consulting
- Public Sector Advisory
- Digital Transformation
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Process Reengineering
- Risk & Issue Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Executive Reporting & Presentation
- Vendor & Partner Management
- Change Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:
- Government Digital Transformation Programs
- Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
- e-Governance Initiatives
- Learning and Capacity Building Platforms
- National or State-level Digital Mission Programs
- PMU/PMO engagements
- Multilateral-funded transformation projects
- Management Consulting
- Technology Consulting
- IT Services & Digital Transformation
- Public Sector Consulting
- Government Advisory
- Proven experience delivering large-scale, multi-stakeholder transformation programs.
- Strong executive presence and the ability to engage with senior leadership.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex environments.
- Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams while maintaining delivery excellence.
- If you are passionate about driving impactful digital transformation initiatives and thrive in complex, high-visibility environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
- 10-15 years of overall experience in Program Management, Digital Transformation, or Technology Consulting
- At least 6 years of experience leading large-scale Government or Public Sector programs
- MBA or PGDM from a reputed institution
- Experience with Government Digital Transformation Programs, Digital Public Infrastructure, e-Governance Initiatives, Learning and Capacity Building Platforms, National or State-level Digital Mission Programs, PMU/PMO engagements, or multilateral-funded transformation projects
- Experience in Management Consulting, Technology Consulting, IT Services and Digital Transformation, Public Sector Consulting, or Government Advisory
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The Company
What We Do
Tarento is a Nordic-Indian IT services company that helps organizations navigate digitalization through enterprise applications, data and information management, mobile and custom solutions. Its offerings span digital, data, AI, cloud, consulting, software development, integration, testing, and application management. The company also builds scalable web and mobile apps, portals, platforms, and products for clients across industries, combining technology expertise with data-management capabilities.
