Program Control Officer

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About TCS:

TCS is an IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world's largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 55 years. Its consulting-led, cognitive-powered portfolio of business, technology, and engineering services and solutions is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS operates in 55 countries and employs over 607,000 highly skilled individuals, including more than 10,000 in Canada. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $ 30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025,[BS1] and is listed on the BSE and the NSE in India. TCS' proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index.

Role Overview

The Program Control Officer (PCO) plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of large-scale IT programs within the banking sector. This position requires strong financial acumen, program governance expertise, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance, transparency, and timely execution of program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Program Governance & Coordination

Support Program Managers in planning, tracking, and reporting for large IT transformation initiatives.

Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management protocols.

Facilitate program meetings, prepare agendas, and document decisions and action items.

Financial Management

Develop and maintain program budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

Track actuals vs. planned spend; identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.

Manage vendor invoices, purchase orders, and financial reconciliations.

Reporting & Analytics

Prepare executive dashboards, financial summaries, and status reports for senior leadership.

Monitor KPIs, milestones, and deliverables to ensure program health.

Provide insights on financial trends and resource utilization.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a liaison between IT, Finance, and Business teams.

Coordinate with external vendors and internal teams to ensure timely deliverables.

Support audit and compliance reviews as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field. PMP or similar certification is an asset.

Experience:

program/project control within banking or financial services.

Proven experience managing financials for large IT programs (budgets $10M+).

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and risk management in BFSI.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).

Understanding of IT delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to core banking systems, digital transformation projects, or regulatory compliance programs.

Experience working in a PMO environment within Tier-1 banks.

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Thank you for your interest in TCS. Candidates that meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted within a 2-week period. We invite you to continue to apply for other opportunities that match your profile.