Managing Principal -Project Program Portfolio Mgmt - Portfolio Manager

CapcoIndia, TN

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Managing Principal - Banking Transformation & Team Leadership (Chennai)

Role Overview

As a Managing Principal at Capco, you will be a senior leader responsible for driving client growth, leading complex transformation programmes, and shaping strategic direction across Tier 1 banking clients. You will combine deep domain expertise, delivery leadership, and commercial acumen to deliver measurable business outcomes.

This role will play a critical leadership role in expanding Capco's footprint in India, working closely with APAC leadership to deliver large-scale banking transformation programmes and build sustainable, high-performing teams. Experience in workforce transformation and operating model optimisation would be advantageous.

Key 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 programmes 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)

Candidates with experience in workforce transformation, workforce management, capacity planning, or operating model optimisation may have opportunities to support related client initiatives.

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.

Experience & Qualifications

15+ years of consulting experience in financial services (banking).
Proven senior leadership experience (Director / Managing Principal).
Strong experience in large-scale transformation programmes (Ops, Tech, Data).

Domain Expertise

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.
The ideal candidate would also have experience / exposure in Workforce / Capacity Management.

India / APAC Expectations

Experience working across global delivery models including India hubs.
Strong network within Indian banking ecosystem or GCC environment.
Experience building and scaling teams in India.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

Strong executive presence and stakeholder influence.
Commercial mindset balancing growth and delivery.
Strategic thinker with execution focus.
Collaborative leadership across geographies.
Passion for developing high-performing teams.

Success Measures

Delivery quality and client satisfaction.
Practice capability build and team growth.
Successful delivery of transformation outcomes, including operational efficiency, productivity improvement, and organisational effectiveness where applicable.
Revenue growth and margin management.

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