GCS - Delivery - Ascend PMO Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Position Summary

Deloitte Global Consulting Services- Ascend PMO Manager

About the team
Global Consulting Services (GCS) works globally across practices and borders to support Deloitte’s Strategy, Risk & Transactions (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T) businesses. The team is focused on offering our clients and people the global experience that’s essential in today’s world. Through GCS, we provide innovative solutions for cross-cultural, cross-border challenges our teams may encounter around the world. Leveraging leading-edge tools, methods, and resources, we deliver top-notch service that is applied locally while staying true to our global brand and core values.
Within Global Consulting Services, the Delivery pillar leads and empowers Member Firms and other Global areas to drive service delivery transformation and improve client delivery quality and efficiency.

Overview of the role
The Ascend PMO Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring streamlined operations through continuous improvements and coordination of planned activities across Ascend PMO. The professional will help accelerate execution of our shared agenda by streamlining operations (reporting, PMO activities etc.) to achieve greater efficiency and productivity for Ascend Program Operations.
The Ascend PMO Manager drives operational efficiency by leading the program onboarding experience, coordinating planned activities, and implementing continuous improvements across the Ascend PMO. This role accelerates execution of strategic projects and optimizes reporting and PMO processes to enhance productivity for Ascend program operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage executive reporting processes, highlighting status and progress against key program milestones
• Lead PMO talent operations, including program onboarding and offboarding experience, and program resource management
• Build and demonstrate Ascend program knowledge, including knowledge of key stakeholders, relationships, and teams involved in the delivery of the Ascend program
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders; recommend automation and process improvements
• Plan and execute meetings: draft agendas, organize sessions, and document follow-ups
• Support team operations: managing recurring projects, organizing shared resources, and reviewing junior team members’ work
• Facilitate PMO communications; route inquiries effectively to Ascend team
• Coordinate across workstreams for cohesive engagement
• Escalate risks and issues to Ascend program leadership for awareness, analysis, and next steps
• Assist in the preparation of materials for leadership forums and summits, ensuring timely updates

Requisite core skills
• Self-driven and able to manage multiple projects independently
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
• Attention to detail with a proven record of delivering high-impact outcomes
• Strong project and program management expertise with experience in PMO tools (MS Project, PMOne Smartsheet)
• Skilled in stakeholder management: building consensus, maintaining relationships, and influencing across teams
• Excellent time management and responsiveness
• Experienced in cross-level, global team collaboration in virtual environments
• High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information
• Added Advantage: Experience in innovation, strategy, operations, and transformation roles
• Added Advantage: Familiarity with Ascend and related tools (e.g., PMOne)
• Added Advantage: Knowledge of AI tools for process automation and operational efficiency

Qualifications, experience, work location, and timing
We are looking for a passionate, high energy, and self-motivated individual who is accustomed to working independently and collaboratively on small and large projects in a close-knit team.
• Work experience: 9+ years of relevant experience
• Strong track record with previous teams/business
• Location: Hyderabad/Bengaluru
• Comfortable working with team members and stakeholders across geographies and time zones
• Work hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM or 02:00 PM – 11:00 PM (expected to be flexible with time zones)
• Hybrid working: The individual is expected to come to the base office location at least 2 days a week as per the hybrid plan

Our purpose

Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. 
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Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients’ most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.
Professional development

At Deloitte, professionals have the opportunity to work with some of the best and discover what works best for them. Here, we prioritize professional growth, offering diverse learning and networking opportunities to help accelerate careers and enhance leadership skills. Our state-of-the-art DU: The Leadership Center in India, located in Hyderabad, represents a tangible symbol of our commitment to the holistic growth and development of our people. Explore DU: The Leadership Center in India.
Benefits to help you thrive

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