Anitha Payyaula

Collaborated with Product Managers to gather requirements, develop roadmaps, and coordinate with Engineering teams for implementation.

• Led end-to-end program management from initiation to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Managed change, stakeholders, communication, risks, and cross-functional coordination to ensure program success.
• Prepared and finalized Statements of Work (SOWs) in collaboration with Legal and Business teams
• Oversaw multiple key products with annual revenue impact of $500M, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business goals.
• Identified program obstacles and proactively communicated potential impacts to relevant teams for timely resolution
• Participated in pilot tests, refining programs based on feedback and performance results.

• SecureLifeVault is a FinTech startup that helps individuals efficiently plan and pass their legacy to loved ones.
• Served as CEO and represented the company at various startup events, achieving significant recognition:
• Selected as the Best Startup from Bangalore in StartupManthan 2018 by RaiseMyStartup.
• Chosen for NASSCOM's 10,000 Startups Warehouse Program, backed by the Government of India.
• Ranked Top 5 in the India Innovation Summit 2018, hosted by CII.
• Finalist in the Aenion Pitch 2019 competition.

• Led triage calls with key stakeholders to resolve issues and prioritize tasks.
• Facilitated ideation sessions with Product Owners and a team of Business Analysts.
• Established product roadmap and set clear milestones for delivery.
• Set up product support infrastructure to ensure ongoing customer assistance.
• Drove end-to-end project delivery, including customer deployment and team training.
• Managed global team of 30+ developers across multiple locations.

• Led End-to-End Implementations for the Hotel Content Distribution division.
• Collaborated with the sales team to gather targeted Hotel Aggregators and ensured seamless integration into Amadeus products.
• Hosted Implementation Workshops with customers, delivering comprehensive Implementation Plans.
• Coordinated with stakeholders across internal and external teams to drive successful implementations within budget and timelines.
• Ensured data accuracy for generating governance reports.

Client: American Express Technologies
Module: CAPN APCD

CAPN APCD is a high-visibility initiative by AMEX aimed at replacing legacy financial capture systems. It introduces new functionalities, including Backdating and Merchant Pricing, which are expected to drive revenue growth for AMEX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secured Project Funding ranging from $500K to $4M and established project framework.
• Allocated and Managed Funds effectively, ensuring optimal utilization and tracking of expenditures.
• Requirements Analysis: Analyzed requirements, identified impacted teams (in one project, 80 applications globally), and engaged them for the project.
• Ensured strict adherence to Completion and Change Control Protocols.
• Oversaw Implementation Activities, collaborating with Senior Leadership to secure approvals and address any emerging issues.
• Cross-Team Coordination: Facilitated discussions and coordinated with various teams to ensure proper support and alignment.
• Documentation Management: Compiled phase-wise documentation from impacted groups and submitted it for senior leadership approval.
• Client & Vendor Coordination: Managed communications and issue resolution with clients and third-party vendors.