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Allan Amalanathan

Allan Amalanathan

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with Oracle, specializing in multi cloud migration and strategic planning. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver over 1,000 successful Go-Live programs, achieving customer satisfaction ratings above 80%. Expert in risk management and resource optimization, fostering strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager, Cloud Services

Oracle
Chennai
07.2022 - Current
  • Led end-to-end delivery of enterprise cloud migration programs, enabling seamless transitions to multi-cloud platforms, including Oracle Cloud, DB@Azure, and DB@AWS, across diverse industry sectors.
  • Directed cross-functional teams of up to 25 professionals (10 direct reports) across on-site and offshore locations, fostering collaboration and driving execution excellence.
  • Oversaw over 1,000 Go-Live programs and production cutovers by implementing standardized processes that ensured minimal disruption and smooth operational handoffs.
  • Served as the primary escalation point for critical issues, resolving challenges swiftly while maintaining transparent, proactive communication with all stakeholders.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction consistently above 80% through trusted advisory support, and sustained stakeholder engagement.
  • Built and maintained referenceable client relationships by delivering measurable business outcomes and strategic guidance aligned with customer objectives.
  • Facilitated daily stand-ups and strategic planning sessions to synchronize team efforts and maintain project momentum.
  • Championed continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, and embedding performance enhancement strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Produced executive-level documentation and operational reports, leveraging Microsoft tools to improve visibility and support decision-making.
  • Streamlined project workflows and enhanced cross-team collaboration through effective leadership of cross-functional groups.
  • Coordinated project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies using Agile methodologies and project management tools to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Managed comprehensive stakeholder communications to align expectations, report status, and mitigate risks.
  • Developed and executed risk management plans to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential project issues.
  • Facilitated regular status meetings to track progress, address team concerns, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Oversaw resource allocation and workload balancing to optimize team productivity and project efficiency.
  • Created and maintained detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to support rigorous tracking and governance.

Senior Technical Project Manager, PeopleSoft Cloud

Oracle
Bangalore
02.2010 - 06.2022
  • Established and expanded PeopleSoft Upgrade Practice on Oracle Cloud
  • 27 full-cycle application upgrades.
  • Over 60+ PeopleTools upgrades.
  • More than 80+ tech refresh migrations for thirty-seven customers.
  • 14 new logo implementations from on-prem to OCI.
  • Designed solution templates, technical project plans, and runbooks to standardize delivery.
  • Led end-to-end delivery phases including SIT/UAT, cutover, and transition.
  • Conducted daily stand-ups and performance reviews while managing hiring processes.
  • Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual deliverables through requirement reviews.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Ensured alignment between technical teams and business objectives throughout projects.

Technical Architect, PeopleSoft & SAP

Hexaware Technologies
Chennai
10.2001 - 01.2010
  • Results-driven Technical Architect with 10+ years of experience leading complex PeopleSoft and SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations across multi-customer environments.
  • Proven ability to bridge business and technology, drive global deployment strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
  • Adept at optimizing processes, managing risks, and aligning IT infrastructure with enterprise goals.
  • Led 10+ multi-customer SAP and PeopleSoft implementations, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring seamless delivery across geographies.
  • Specialized in PeopleSoft Application/Tools upgrades, optimizing turnaround times, and minimizing downtime.
  • Collaborated with SMEs, developers, and architects to gather and clarify requirements, translating business needs into technical solutions.
  • Designed master schedules and strategies for SAP global template deployment, infrastructure, backup, and disaster recovery.
  • Conducted workshops to identify key business needs, analyze systems and data sources, and plan technology upgrades.
  • Monitored project phases to ensure alignment with deadlines, standards, and cost targets.
  • Resolved complex project issues, including staffing shortages, scope creep, and conflicting user needs.
  • Managed cross-functional teams, including SAP Basis Admins, ABAP developers, HR consultants, and PeopleSoft experts.
  • Engineered scalable architecture and infrastructure, supporting 30,000+ users globally.
  • Delivered frequent quality reviews, and instilled shared accountability for project milestones.
  • Provided technical guidance on the design of systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Worked with clients to develop and customize technology solutions according to specific business requirements.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems related to distributed systems architectures.

Education

MBA - International Business

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, India
10-2021

MCA - Computer Applications

SRM Engineering College
Chennai, India
04-2001

Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics

Loyola College
Chennai, India
11-1996

Skills

  • Cloud migration
  • Project Planning & scheduling
  • Risk management
  • Agile practices
  • Stakeholder management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Resource optimization
  • Continuous improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Client relationship management
  • Scope management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Technical presentations
  • Goal setting

Certification

  • 2025-09 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified AI Foundations Associate
  • 2022-09 Scrum Master - CSM from Scrum Alliance
  • 2020-07 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations, 2020 Certified Associate
  • 2020-05 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Certified Architect Associate

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Senior Project Manager, Cloud Services

Oracle
07.2022 - Current

Senior Technical Project Manager, PeopleSoft Cloud

Oracle
02.2010 - 06.2022

Technical Architect, PeopleSoft & SAP

Hexaware Technologies
10.2001 - 01.2010

MBA - International Business

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

MCA - Computer Applications

SRM Engineering College

Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics

Loyola College

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