Senior Specialist - Global Program Management

For more than 40 years, Accelya has been the industry’s partner for change, simplifying airline financial and commercial processes and empowering the air transport community to take better control of the future. Whether partnering with IATA on industry-wide initiatives or enabling digital transformation to simplify airline processes, Accelya drives the airline industry forward and proudly puts control back in the hands of airlines so they can move further, faster.
Senior Specialist - Global Program Manager
Location - Pune
Role Purpose
As Senior Specialist - Global Program Management at Accelya, you will lead complex global programme workstreams, managing senior cross-functional stakeholders and driving delivery of enterprise transformation initiatives that are critical to Accelya's strategic agenda.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead complex global programme workstreams, managing multiple cross-functional teams across geographies and driving delivery of enterprise-scale transformation activities
Apply advanced programme governance including risk management, change control, financial management and benefits realisation tracking
Use AI-powered programme management tools for sophisticated portfolio analytics, predictive risk identification and automated stakeholder reporting
Act as the senior programme authority for assigned workstreams, advising executive stakeholders on programme strategy and risk
Produce board-quality programme reporting, business case documentation and transformation progress narratives
Use generative AI (Claude, ChatGPT or equivalent, Copilot) for executive communications, programme strategy papers and transformation narratives
Mentor junior programme managers and contribute to programme management best practice
Required Experience & Skills
5–7 years of programme management experience with demonstrated leadership of large, complex global programmes
Expert programme governance and risk management skills with experience managing senior executive stakeholders
Experience delivering enterprise transformation programmes (technology, commercial, operational or M&A integration)
Strong analytical, financial management and executive communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field; PMP or PgMP required
Preferred Experience & Skills
Strong experience with AI-powered programme management tools for advanced portfolio analytics, predictive risk management and automated executive reporting
Expert use of generative AI (Claude, ChatGPT or equivalent, Copilot) for board-quality programme reporting, business case development and transformation narrative
Deep knowledge of enterprise transformation programme delivery in global technology businesses, including AI transformation, commercial growth and M&A integration programmes
Understanding of how PE-backed technology businesses govern transformation portfolios and report strategic programme value to boards and investors
What do we offer?
An open culture with a creative and challenging opportunity to satisfy your intellectual needs
Flexible working hours
Smart working: a hybrid remote/office working environment
Work-life balance
An excellent, dynamic and multicultural environment to work in
About Accelya
Accelya is a leading global software provider to the airline industry, powering over 200 airlines with an open, modular software platform. Owned by Vista Equity Partners, we bring together 2,000+ employees across 10 global offices. We are proud partners of AWS and pioneers in NDC expertise. Find out more at www.accelya.com
What does the future of the air transport industry look like to you? Whether you’re an industry veteran or someone with experience from other industries, we want to make your ambitions a reality!

Work arrangement
Hybrid