Powering the world’s payments ecosystem
ACI powers the payments ecosystem – globally, and you power ACI. You’ll innovate, collaborate, and grow – in an energetic technology culture with decades of proven success. ACIers – in all roles and levels – are truly your colleagues and many are your friends. Our size and reach allow you to see the global impact of your work. You are visible, your talents are valued, and you are empowered to shape the future of payments.
As a Senior Program Manager in Pune, you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!
Job Summary
The Senior Program Manager leads large, complex, cross-functional programs that span across ACI functions, driving strategic business outcomes through effective program execution. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end program delivery—from planning through implementation—while aligning business objectives with technology solutions.
The individual will operate in a highly dynamic environment, managing multiple initiatives concurrently, collaborating across global teams, and driving execution at scale. This role requires strong leadership presence, the ability to build trusted relationships, and a proactive, results-driven mindset to ensure successful program outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead one or more large, complex, cross-functional programs spanning multiple functions, geographies, and stakeholders
- Act as the single point of ownership and accountability for program outcomes—scope, timelines, budget, and quality
- Develop and manage integrated program plans, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation
- Drive program execution with urgency and ownership, ensuring alignment and progress across 10+ global teams where required
- Identify, track, and proactively mitigate program-level risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution
- Partner with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable program roadmaps and deliverables
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration at scale, enabling alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders
- Lead governance, reporting, and executive communication, including dashboards, risk registers, and program updates
- Drive decision-making and stakeholder alignment, especially in ambiguous or high-risk scenarios
- Mentor and guide project managers and junior members on best practices and program methodologies
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across programs
Success Profile (Critical Hiring Criteria)
- Ability to drive results and own outcomes end-to-end
- Strong collaboration at scale across global, matrixed teams
- High degree of proactiveness, tenacity, and execution discipline
- Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to influence without authority
- Proven capability to build relationships and trust quickly to deliver outcomes
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of program management experience managing complex, transformational programs
(or)
10–15 years of project/program management experience in complex environments - Strong experience managing multi-project programs with global scope and cross-functional teams
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments
- Proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or equivalent certification (or working towards)
- Experience in IT infrastructure, operations, risk/compliance, or enterprise transformation programs
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including C-level engagement
- Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., MS Project)
- Experience in managing global teams and distributed delivery models
Key Competencies
- Driving Results – Demonstrates ownership and delivers outcomes despite ambiguity
- Collaboration – Builds alignment across diverse, global teams
- Courage & Accountability – Takes initiative and drives difficult decisions
- Customer & Stakeholder Focus – Aligns programs to business value
- Innovation Mindset – Identifies and implements better ways of working
Work Environment
- Global role with collaboration across US, Europe, and India teams
- Flexibility to work in overlapping time zones with global stakeholders; occasional extended hours/weekend work may be required
- Opportunity for international exposure and collaboration (e.g., onboarding/training with global teams)
In return for your expertise, we offer opportunities for growth, career development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package—all within an innovative and collaborative work environment.
Are you ready to help us transform the payments ecosystem? To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at www.aciworldwide.com
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ACI Worldwide is a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software. Our proven, secure and scalable software solutions enable leading corporations, fintechs and financial disruptors to process and manage digital payments, power omni-commerce payments, present and process bill payments, and manage fraud and risk. We combine our global footprint with a local presence to drive the real-time digital transformation of payments and commerce.
