Manager - IT Project Management & Operations (Advisory) - Product (Kolkata)

- Job ID: 843819 - 10 - 15 Years - 1 Opening - Bengaluru, Kolkata Role description Purpose Own the operational backbone of Audit Product delivery - ensuring structured execution, quality gates, and predictable velocity. Implement governance standards, enforce \"Definition of Ready,\" and coordinate delivery timelines across Audit Product, Engineering, and any other stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Quality Gates & Standards Establish and enforce \"Definition of Ready\" criteria for all product requirements. Implement governance frameworks from central standards teams and maintain operational playbooks. Delivery & Coordination Translate strategic objectives into executable activities. Own end-to-end delivery timelines and track progress against commitments. Develop remediation plans for any at risk work. Coordinate with IT PMO and Enterprise Architecture on dependencies, budgets, and technical schedules. Partner with Success teams (Americas, EMEA, APAC) on UAT, rollout planning, adoption tracking, and ROI reporting. Operational Cadence Manage governance meetings, integrated dashboards, and upward or outward reporting. Facilitate planning, resourcing, and continuous improvement. Leadership Provide guidance and performance management for direct reports (e.g., Project Coordinators). Skills Expereince of 10 or more years of relevant expereince will be required. Any graduate or above education is preferreed. Minimum graduate is a must. Solid product operations or PMO experience with structured delivery management. Expertise in quality gates, \"Definition of Ready\" frameworks, and delivery tracking. Experience coordinating UAT, rollouts, and cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proven team leadership capability. Other details Key Interfaces Central Standards Team, IT PMO, Engineering Teams Audit Product Pod leadership team (on which this position sits) Advisory and Tax Product teams Key Success Metrics On-time delivery rate Requirements quality (% meeting \"Definition of Ready\") UAT/rollout execution on schedule ROI reporting accuracy and timeliness About Grant Thornton INDUS Grant Thornton INDUS is the global capability center for Grant Thornton US, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., a leading global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton US is one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in the U.S., bringing together $4B+ in revenue, 56 U.S. offices, and a multi-national platform spanning 20 countries with 25,000 people. It combines deep expertise, advanced technology, and a collaborative mindset to help clients solve complex challenges and grow with confidence. Since 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS has brought together 3,300+ professionals across Tax, Audit, Advisory, Client Services, Innovation, and Enabling Functions to deliver high-impact solutions for Grant Thornton US and its global network. Recognized as a Great Place To Work for three consecutive years and among Indias Top 15 Best Workplaces in Professional Services 2026, INDUS offers a high-performance culture where people are trusted, supported, and empowered to grow. .