PMO Manager - AI Transformation - Consulting Firm - Contractual

At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high-quality independent consultants and boutique/specialist firms for the execution of their key projects. Our client, a leading global consulting firm is supporting a major AI-led transformation programme for a leading organisation in the insurance industry. The programme spans multiple business and technology workstreams, including technology architecture, core platform implementation, cloud, data and AI, and operating-model development. The PMO consultant will play a central role in driving programme governance and execution, working closely with senior client stakeholders, the consulting team and multiple technology partners. They will bring structure and rigour to a fast-paced, evolving environment, helping ensure key milestones are delivered, dependencies are managed and critical decisions are made on time. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain an integrated programme plan across business and technology workstreams. - Track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues and key decisions, ensuring timely follow-through. - Drive programme governance through project-team stand-ups, workstream reviews and Steering Committee preparation. - Prepare concise status updates, governance packs and executive-ready materials for senior stakeholders. - Coordinate delivery across the client, consulting team, technology vendors and other external partners. - Support prioritisation and sequencing of work, identifying delivery, resource and schedule risks early. Your Background: - 5 - 9 years of experience in PMO, transformation delivery, technology programme management or consulting. - Strong experience supporting complex, multi-workstream technology transformation programmes. - Hands-on experience with programme planning, RAID management, governance, action tracking and executive reporting. - Experience working within the insurance or broader financial services industry is preferred. - Comfortable coordinating senior stakeholders and external vendors, with the ability to challenge constructively and escalate when required. - Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and critical-path dependencies. - Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, with the ability to translate complex programme information into clear, decision-oriented communication. - Experience with agile, digital, cloud or AI-related transformation environments would be advantageous. Other Info: - Location: Mumbai - Work arrangement: Full-time, primarily client-site based. Candidates must be based in Mumbai for the duration of the engagement. - Contract Duration: 12 months initially, with likely extension for another 12 months