Arun Kumar

1) Strategic Planning : aligning the program’s objectives with the strategic goals of the organization and Program Execution ,involves regularly reviewing project activities, managing timelines, and coordinating efforts across project teams to ensure the effective execution of the program.
2)Stakeholder Management : Responsibility to ensure all parties are aligned with the program’s goals and understand the strategic benefits.
3)Reporting and Documentation
Creating detailed reports on the program’s progress and outcomes helps in maintaining transparency and supports informed decision-making. Documentation also includes keeping accurate records of all aspects of the program for historical reference and future analysis.
4) Continuously improving processes: continuously evaluate and improve processes to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
5)Focusing on project delivery frameworks, right from contract negotiations, insourcing, etc., aimed towards streamlining related activities as per quality standards

5) Leadership :Thought leader, well organized with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity and initiative to achieve personal & corporate goals.
6) Product Management
Building robust and scalable IT solution end to end in most optimal and cost-effective way to meet business objectives, security & compliance adherence, user productivity and mobility, operational excellency, infra consolidation and simplification
7) Vendor Management :Managing the Vendor and follow the Timeline based on the Business Priority

8) Agile Methodology : Follow Agile Methodology like Scrum for Project Continuous improvement and Deliverables.

Project Work :
CAP ( Cloud Acceleration Program ) - Migrating the Application servers to Azure cloud ,We have migrated around 1500 servers as part of this program
AD Modernization : Build new DC hub on Azure and Migrating the AD services On-premise Data center to Azure Cloud

• Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.
• Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.

• Leading the Project and Delivery team WORKING on proactive issues /risk /compliance on IT infrastructure creating service improvement plan for high stability performance and IMPROVEMENTS.
• Tracked project progress and updates and monitored deliverables, milestones and issues for accurate reporting.
• Managed and oversaw junior project consultants and delegated tasks for timely execution.
• Organized and participated in meetings and workshops to foster shared project approach and track progress.
• Identified, targeted and delivered opportunities to make valuable contributions to strategic business objectives.
• Updated budgets and work plans for optimal planning and goal attainment.
• Developed internal project management systems and communications to facilitate successful operations.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Solicited client feedback on consultant performance and reviewed, implemented and executed changes to enhance project delivery.

• Manage a technical team of system administrators and consultants to bring in projects/tasks on time and within budget.
• Leading the technical services team and global delivery teams to design new architectures for the reduction of infrastructure costs and provide scalable infrastructures to support marketplace launches worldwide. Deploying New Infrastructure using New HP and UCS Blade as per Business requirement.
• Manage projects and work closely with the PMO team to ensure support and administrative functions like time and material requests are completed accurately and on time.
• Making sure that the ITIL processes like Incident Management, Problem Management & Change Management are adhered.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives including process and technical tools.
• Provide leadership and direction on customer issue resolution.
• Technical Support of the entire AZ estate all around the globe.
• Manage internal projects to support existing products & for the development of new products.
• Handled Knowledge Transition for entire Astrazeneca from HCL
• Acting as Scrum Master for Internal Project Management and providing updates in Jira Tool regards to each sprint and writing stories.