ANKIT AGARWAL
Senior Staff Technical Program Manager
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Senior Staff Program Manager leading platform migration, international expansion, and executive governance for large-scale technology change. Drives Disney Migration execution across 20+ markets and 10+ organizations while supporting ₹200 Cr+ growth opportunities through planning, risk management, and AI-enabled workflows. Aligns VP and leadership reviews to keep cross-functional delivery moving on time.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Program Manager
JIOHOTSTAR
01.2026 - Current
- Led end-to-end Disney migration initiatives across 20 international markets, facilitating transition from legacy Hotstar applications to Disney+ applications. Drive strategic transition from legacy Hotstar applications to Disney+ applications while supporting ₹200 Cr+ business growth opportunities. Coordinated execution across 10+ organizations, establishing executive governance through weekly VP reviews and monthly leadership reviews to ensure alignment and accountability. Utilized AI-powered workflows to enhance planning, reporting, risk management, and operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver strategic program initiatives on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented project management frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and accountability.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define program objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Senior Consultant
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
01.2013 - 01.2026
- Delivered 20,000 hours of customer engagements, generating over $2M in services revenue. Supported 15+ enterprise customers and collaborated across 10+ Microsoft organizations. Led Quality programs for 10+ strategic business partner domains cross functionally driving Azure consumption revenue, Azure OpenAI-powered innovation initiatives, and multiple Hackathon-winning projects including Knowledge Copilot - RA-One and Hiring copilot - AHAA . Influenced roadmap priorities and delivery governance, enhancing organizational execution.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with client objectives.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency across various projects.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Senior Quality Lead
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Led quality governance initiatives across investment banking technology platforms, standardizing quality metrics and execution practices to enhance overall quality assurance.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce errors.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes aligned with regulatory standards.
- Mentored team members on best practices in quality management systems and methodologies.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce errors.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes aligned with regulatory standards.
- Mentored team members on best practices in quality management systems and methodologies.
Senior Quality Lead
OUTWORX SOLUTIONS
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Led quality engineering for Qualys security vulnerability management products, enhancing release quality and reliability.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored team members on quality best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Software Engineer
BIRLASOFT
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Developed Java-MVC e-commerce applications and enterprise software solutions to enhance user experience and streamline transactions.
- Developed scalable software solutions to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing Agile methodologies for improved project delivery.
- Designed and optimized RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with third-party services.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
UP Technical University
Greater Noida, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Technical Program Management
Executive Stakeholder Management
AI-enabled program management
Strategic leadership
Cross-functional program management
Executive reporting
Program Governance
Portfolio Management
International expansion
Roadmap planning
Risk management
Change management
Operational planning
Platform Migration
System design
Certification
Azure AI Engineer Associate
Timeline
Senior Staff Program Manager
JIOHOTSTAR
01.2026 - Current
Senior Consultant
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
01.2013 - 01.2026
Senior Quality Lead
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Quality Lead
OUTWORX SOLUTIONS
01.2010 - 01.2011
Software Engineer
BIRLASOFT
01.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
UP Technical University
04.2001 -