Senior Associate, PMO, PI - Global Capability Center

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity - are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Our PI team provides Business Transformation and Performance Improvement Services to Corporates, Investors, and their portfolio companies, delivering –

• Performance improvement via cost reduction and revenue growth programmes
• Large, complex organizational restructuring and business transformation
• Rapid Results Program, which helps to quickly and effectively assess business process management risks and identify key areas impeding performance

A&M is seeking a senior associate to support PMO, Change Management, and Business Transformation engagements. The role will be responsible for driving project governance, tracking strategic initiatives, managing risks and dependencies, and supporting stakeholder communications to ensure successful delivery of transformation programs. The individual will help establish PMO best practices, develop reporting and monitoring mechanisms, and support change management activities to drive adoption and business outcomes. The role requires strong project management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. The position will initially be based in Gurgaon, with flexibility to travel and relocate as business needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of business transformation and PMO initiatives across client engagements
• Track project progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution
• Prepare project plans, status reports, executive dashboards, and steering committee materials
• Coordinate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and delivery of key initiatives
• Lead the implementation of PMO governance frameworks, reporting standards, templates, and best practices
• Take ownership in change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption tracking
• Monitor project KPIs, benefits realization, and overall program performance against defined targets
• Manage project documentation and maintain accurate records of decisions, actions, risks, and deliverables

• 3-8 years of overall experience with minimum 3 years of direct experience in a PMO role in a Tier 1 consulting (GCC or core delivery) firm
• Proficient in use of Project management tools such as Shibumi, MS-Project Planner, MS-Visio, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Kanban boards, JIRA, Service Now, Azure DevOps
• Understanding of BI tools such as PowerBI, Tableau and good control on slide creation and excel modelling
• Experience supporting medium to large-scale projects and transformation initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building capabilities across all levels of an organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience developing executive reports, dashboards, and performance insights
• Familiarity with PMO governance, project reporting, and change management practices, combined with a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach
• Bachelor's/ Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Management, or a related field

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.