About the Position

We are seeking a Managing Principal for Project Program Portfolio Management to lead large-scale banking transformation programs in India. As a Managing Principal at Capco, you will be a senior leader responsible for driving client growth, leading complex transformation programs, and shaping strategic direction across Tier 1 banking clients.

Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Growth

Build and manage C-level relationships across banking clients (WRB, Corporate, Operations, Technology).
Support origination and closing large transformation deals (primarily in Operations & Technology).
Define and lead account growth strategy, including pipeline development and GTM propositions.
Act as a trusted advisor on banking transformation, operational excellence, and workforce strategy.

Programme & Delivery Leadership

Lead complex, multi-year transformation programs across operations & technology.
Drive design and implementation of target operating models, including process, technology, and workforce.
Ensure delivery excellence through strong governance, risk management, and KPI tracking.
Mobilise cross-functional teams (onshore/offshore) to deliver outcomes at scale.

People & Practice Leadership

Build and scale high-performing consulting teams in Chennai and broader India.
Own capability development and workforce planning and support hiring aligned to growth ambitions.
Mentor team and lead capability build across key areas (programme delivery, workforce management, operations).

Commercial & Business Management

Drive revenue growth, utilisation, and margin improvement.
Write SoWs / manage changes to SoWs as required and manage onboarding for the team.
Ensure strong financial governance across engagements (pricing, cost management, delivery efficiency).

Workforce & Operating Model Transformation (Desirable Experience)

Exposure to enterprise workforce forecasting and capacity planning frameworks.
Experience supporting workforce transformation and operating model initiatives.
Understanding of workforce management processes, governance, and tooling.
Ability to leverage workforce and operational data to inform decision-making.
Exposure to workforce supply-demand planning, resource optimisation, and capacity management.
Experience presenting workforce insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

15+ years of consulting experience in financial services (banking).
Proven senior leadership experience (Director / Managing Principal).
Strong experience in large-scale transformation programs (Ops, Tech, Data).
Deep expertise in banking Transformation, Operations, or Technology.
Experience in Target Operating Model design and implementation.
Strong understanding of workforce transformation, automation, and AI impact.
Experience / exposure in Workforce / Capacity Management.

We Offer

Opportunity to work with a leading global consulting firm.
Be part of a team driving significant banking transformation.
Competitive compensation package.
Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

Capco is a global management and technology consulting firm that helps financial services companies transform and grow. We work with the world’s leading financial institutions to deliver innovative solutions that drive business outcomes.

Managing Principal - Project Program Portfolio Mgmt - Portfolio Manager

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