- Strategic Program Management is a sub-function under Strategy function and is responsible to drive large, complex, multi-phased, multi-year Strategic Initiatives that helps to deliver Product/Tech. and Business Operations Capabilities that are identified by Flipkart Leadership as part of Quarterly OKR process. Strategic Program Management acts as an enabler by playing a critical role in initiation of programs defining, structuring and building a deliverable based plan in leading cross-functional teams to focus on outcomes that has business value meeting strategic objectives.

- Strategic Program Management function receives very broad guidance from top management and requires a high level of initiative and problem solving ability in a highly ambiguous environment with-in Flipkart & Flipkart Group companies (Myntra, Jabong, Phone Pe)

- Strategic Program Management make things happen at Flipkart by translating Strategy to successful Deployment via Programs.

Your Responsibilities:

- Partner with Product / Business / Tech owners and Design & Operation Leaders in understanding long-term capabilities / initiatives that needs to be managed in-line with the Organizational strategic choices.

- Own and execute E2E (starting with solutioning till go-live) one or more top level key strategic initiatives on need basis partnering with senior leadership team

- Besides managing and executing Strategic Programs, you will at times also need to drive the Strategy Setting & Review exercises like OKR Finalization, Quarterly/Monthly OKR Reviews

What are we looking for ?

1.Good business understanding of eCom industry and hands-on experience in driving complex strategic initiatives

2. Very strong people skills: ability to influence people, negotiate and be unflustered in crucial conversations, Strong understanding of program management: get complex things done in an effective way.

3.Ability to "get right things done" that are in line with Flipkart Values.

4. Strong affinity for data based decision making; adept at designing useful measurements.

5.Ability to thrive in an evolving environment and ability to deal with lack of clarity and vagueness.

Competencies needed for Success: (Must Have)

Strategic Thinking - Understand the overall org strategy, Influence the cross functional team to align on the strategic initiative, showcase an entrepreneurial mindset in solving the underlying strategic issue

Business Acumen - Provide valid business views (as needed) relevant to the strategic program and exhibits content leadership

Stakeholder Management - Align the stakeholders on 'What's' and the 'How's' of the Strategic Program

Planning & Execution - Drive execution rigor using set practices , Manage & Drive Change wherever needed

Problem Solving & Decision Making - Proactively Identify problems & drive solutions, Make decisions which are based on the values and principles of the organization,

Experience:

- 8-11 years experience in partnering with Senior Leadership & driving Strategic Initiatives

- Must have led large, multi-function programs / initiatives that addressed end customer's pain points / business outcomes directly.

- A very good understanding of Program Management methodologies including hands-on experience in driving various aspects of program management.

- Very good understanding of SDLC methodologies, in particular Agile methodologies and a know-how in adapting them.

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