L&T Finance - Lead - PMO (7-11 yrs)

Job Title: Lead Project Management Office (PMO)

Reports To: Chief AI & Data Officer

Department: Data Engineering & AI/ML Team

Location: Mumbai

About L&T Finance:

L&T Finance is a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India, part of the larger Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Group.

Established in 1994, L&T Finance has grown into a diversified financial services provider, offering a wide range of products including retail and corporate finance, housing finance, asset manage-ment, and wealth management services.

With a strong focus on technology and innovation, L&T Finance is committed to leveraging cutting-edge solutions to

enhance its financial products and services, improve customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth in the rapidly evolving Indian financial sector.

About Team:

We are a high performance advanced predictive and generative AI team, operating out of Bangalore and Mumbai.

The team is comprised of intelligent and enthusiastic data scientists and ML engineers with a proven track record.

We are focused on bringing cutting edge AI technologies to sharpen and grow the lending businesses of L&T Finance.

Role Overview:

- The Lead PMO is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of advanced analytics and AI/ML projects within our Fintech@Scale NBFC organization.

- Reporting to the Chief AI & Data Officer, this individual will lead a team of project managers, manage the department's budget, and develop compelling presentations for the C-suite and Board of Directors.

- This role requires a blend of strong project management expertise, budget management, team leadership, vendor management skills, and a proven ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and impactful presentations.

Responsibilities:

Strategic PMO Leadership:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive PMO strategy, defining best-in-class project management methodologies, standards, and tools for the Chief AI & Data Officer department.

- Oversee the consistent application of these methodologies across all projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

- Develop and manage the annual department budget, forecasting resource needs and tracking expenditures against allocated funds.

- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of project managers, providing regular guidance, training, and performance evaluations.

Project Portfolio Management:

- Proactively identify and mitigate program/project risks and issues, escalating concerns to senior management as needed.

- Manage stakeholder expectations and communications, providing regular updates and reporting on project progress, budget, and risks.

- Define project scope, tasks, and deliverables, utilizing project management tools such as Jira.

Executive Communication & Presentation Development:

- Develop and deliver high-impact presentations for the C-suite, BFSI Industry and Board of Directors, effectively communicating project status, results, and strategic recommendations.

- This includes the ability to create compelling presentations under tight deadlines.

- Translate complex technical information into easily understandable narratives for non-technical audiences.

- Ensure presentations are visually appealing, data-driven, and aligned with executive communication best practices.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely deliverables, adherence to quality standards, and effective communication.

- Foster collaboration and effective communication amongst cross-functional teams, including engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and other stakeholders.

Team Engagement & Development:

- Organize and facilitate team-building events such as hackathons, town halls, meetups, and offsites to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.

- Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and best practice implementation within the PMO.

Qualifications:

- A Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.

- 7-11 years of experience leading and managing a PMO in a technology-focused environment, with a minimum of 5 years managing a team of at least 5 project managers within a department of 150+ members.

- Proven experience developing and delivering compelling presentations to executive-level audiences.

- PMP certification and Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) are highly desirable.

- Demonstrated expertise in agile methodologies and project management tools, including Jira