Specialist Services Program Manager, Actimize

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what’s the role all about?

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Specialist – Services Program Manager to lead complex delivery programs within our Actimize Professional Services organization. This role is ideal for someone with strong program management expertise, deep stakeholder engagement skills, and experience delivering large-scale enterprise cloud-based projects.

You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is passionate about driving end-to-end delivery excellence. If you enjoy leading cross-functional teams, managing global stakeholders, and ensuring successful program execution across multiple streams, this role is for you.

Become part of a team that works with global financial institutions to deliver mission-critical AML, Financial Crime, and Compliance solutions powered by NICE Actimize.

How will you make an impact?

As a Specialist – Services Program Manager, you will:

Lead end-to-end program delivery lifecycle including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment

Govern large-scale, multi-stream programs, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget

Act as the primary interface between business, technical teams, and Global Talent Center (GTC)

Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders across all levels

Drive delivery excellence by managing risks, dependencies, and escalations

Collaborate with global NICE teams to ensure smooth execution and issue resolution

Provide executive-level reporting and insights to stakeholders

Ensure adherence to NICE processes, governance, and Code of Ethics

Key Responsibilities

Own and lead full delivery lifecycle execution for Actimize programs

Monitor and govern multiple workstreams across global teams

Identify and mitigate delivery risks, conflicts, and dependencies

Manage escalations and drive corrective action planning

Prepare and present executive-level dashboards, statuses, and reports

Collaborate across R&D, Implementation, and Customer teams

Ensure compliance with delivery standards and governance models

Support customer engagement and drive program success outcomes

Have you got what it takes?

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of overall experience in IT services / technology delivery

5+ years of project/program management experience

Mandatory experience managing large-scale enterprise cloud-based projects

Strong understanding of SDLC (Waterfall methodology)

Hands-on experience with MS Project or similar tools

Experience in Financial Services / Capital Markets / Investment Banking domain

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to operate in global, matrix environments

Certifications & Education

PMP or Prince2 certification (mandatory)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Nice to Have

Experience with NICE Actimize implementations or programs

Exposure to AML, Financial Crime, or Compliance platforms

Work Model

Shift: EMEA (12:30 PM – 9:30 PM IST)

Hybrid Model: Minimum 2 days/week from NICE Pune office

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NiCE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NiCEr!

Enjoy NiCE-FLEX!

At NiCE, we work according to the NiCE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 10919

Reporting into: Group Manager

Role Type: Individual Contributor

About NiCE

NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.