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Arun Kumar Singh S

Bangalore

Summary

Results-driven leader in Professional Services Operations, specializing in strategy execution, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency. Proven track record of enhancing service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction across global teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Principal Professional Services Operations Manager

ThoughtSpot India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
04.2025 - Current
Professional Services Strategy & Operations | ThoughtSpot Analytics
  • Led Strategy & Operations for a global Professional Services organization, managing a team of Solution Architects, Solution Analysts, and Project Managers to drive scalable service delivery.
  • Spearheaded adoption of ThoughtSpot to enable data-driven decision-making across Professional Services, improving visibility into utilization, revenue, and delivery performance.
Strategy & Execution
  • Partnered with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into execution plans, aligning Professional Services goals with overall SaaS business objectives.
  • Leveraged ThoughtSpot to analyze business performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
  • Defined key business metrics such as utilization %, forecast accuracy, attach rate, and revenue realization.
Operational Excellence
  • Managed end-to-end Professional Services operations including timecard tracking, resource forecasting, project allocation, and delivery governance.
  • Built and maintained Liveboards in ThoughtSpot to track KPIs, enhancing visibility into utilization, billable efficiency, project margins, and backlog health.
  • Established standardized processes for project lifecycle management, ensuring consistent delivery and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with Sales, Customer Success, and Finance teams to ensure seamless execution from deal closure to project delivery.
Analytics & Reporting (ThoughtSpot)
  • Designed and deployed scalable dashboards and self-service analytics solutions using ThoughtSpot, streamlining reporting processes and accelerating turnaround time.
  • Enabled real-time visibility into resource utilization, capacity planning, and project performance through automated reporting.
  • Built data models and optimized queries to integrate multiple systems (CRM, PSA tools, financial systems) into a unified analytics layer.
  • Provided executive-level reporting and business reviews using ThoughtSpot, supporting strategic planning and governance.
Client Success & Delivery
  • Ensured high-quality project execution by monitoring delivery metrics, project timelines, and customer outcomes.
  • Supported continuous improvement of service offerings based on data insights and customer feedback.
  • Governed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and financial targets.
Change & Transformation
  • Led automation and digital transformation initiatives using ThoughtSpot to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
  • Drove adoption of standardized tools, dashboards, and processes across global teams.
  • Championed a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Managed and mentored cross-functional teams including Solution Architects, Solution Analysts, and Project Managers across regions.
  • Fostered collaboration across global stakeholders, aligning execution with strategic objectives.
  • Built high-performing teams focused on operational excellence, customer success, and innovation.

Professional Services Operations Manager

NETAPP INDIA PVT LTD
Bangalore
06.2020 - 11.2024
  • Led end-to-end operations and delivery of 50+ global professional services engagements, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Established scalable operating models and governance frameworks, enhancing consistency in global service delivery and supporting business growth.
  • Partnered with 15+ cross-functional stakeholders to align delivery with business objectives, achieving approximately 95% stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Built a global professional services team from 4 to 28 members across APAC, EMEA, and AMER, enabling timely project delivery.
  • Owned resource management processes, increasing utilization by 15% through effective demand planning and capacity forecasting.
  • Designed proactive risk management frameworks that mitigated delays in 90% of engagements, resulting in savings of ~$50k per project.
  • Streamlined workflows within professional services, reducing operational inefficiencies by 20% while enhancing delivery predictability.
  • Delivered executive-level business reviews and performance reporting to drive strategic alignment and informed decision-making.

Professional Services Program Manager

NETAPP INDIA PVT LTD
Bangalore
10.2013 - 06.2020
Project Planning & Execution
  • Led end-to-end delivery of 50+ global Professional Services projects, including regional service coordination and enterprise system upgrades, ensuring 100% adherence to scope, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Established standardized project governance frameworks, enhancing consistency and operational excellence across regions.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Partnered with 15+ cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Customer Success, and Operations, achieving ~95% stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Delivered executive-level updates, project reviews, and performance insights to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Global Team Leadership
  • Built and scaled a Professional Services team from 4 to 28 members, including Solution Architects, Solution Analysts, and Project Managers across APAC, EMEA, and AMER.
  • Led distributed teams to deliver projects 10% ahead of schedule while maintaining high-quality outcomes and strong engagement.
Resource Management, Forecasting & Timecard Governance
  • Owned resource planning, demand forecasting, and capacity management, improving utilization by 15% across global teams.
  • Governed timecard compliance, project allocations, and billable tracking to ensure accurate revenue recognition and operational discipline.
Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Designed and implemented proactive risk management frameworks, mitigating delays in 90% of projects and saving an average of ~$50K per project.
  • Identified risks early and drove mitigation strategies to ensure seamless delivery.
Process Optimization & Operational Excellence
  • Streamlined Professional Services workflows, improving delivery consistency and reducing operational inefficiencies.
  • Led process improvement initiatives, enhancing scalability, accuracy, and execution efficiency across service operations.
Budget & Financial Management
  • Managed project budgets exceeding $5M annually with
  • Monitored project margins, cost controls, and revenue realization to drive profitability.
Data-Driven Reporting & Insights
  • Developed and maintained executive dashboards and reporting frameworks to track key KPIs such as utilization, project health, revenue, and margins.
  • Improved decision-making speed by 25% through structured reporting and real-time performance visibility.
Change Management & Transformation
  • Led global change initiatives to implement new tools, processes, and service delivery models, achieving 90%+ adoption and reducing transition timelines by 30%.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making across teams.
Tools & Systems
  • Drove adoption and integration of enterprise tools, improving data accuracy and reducing manual reporting efforts.
  • Automated cross-functional reporting workflows to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

Display Analyst (Account Manager)

YAHOO! SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INDIA PVT. LTD
Bangalore
06.2011 - 10.2013
  • Conducted competitive data analysis, providing critical insights that drove business growth.
  • Managed end-to-end campaign cycles, ensuring complete delivery and adherence to objectives.
  • Collaborated with account managers to enhance templates for campaign optimization.
  • Analyzed client goals and marketing strategies to align campaigns with target demographics.
  • Delivered comprehensive weekly and monthly reports on campaign intelligence.
  • Developed dashboards and monthly metrics to track campaign performance.

Senior Reporting Specialist

IGATE PATNI GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD
Bangalore
11.2009 - 05.2011
  •  Reconciling the personal loan information report with Main Frame tool
  •  Balancing the Reports by using the template
  •  Responsible for the oversight of all payments issued
  •  Responsible for 3rd party reporting/remitting to Trustees and Master Servicers
  •  Preparing documents for Payment Request, Advances, Recurring and current month payments
  •  Managing weekly and Monthly Dashboard reports

Senior Sales Analyst

HEWLETT PACKARD Global Solutions Ltd
Bangalore
09.2006 - 11.2009

Facilitated ongoing updates on process-related resolutions and innovations as subject matter expert.
Trained new team members and maintained process documentation to meet required standards.
Provided comprehensive back-end support from claim entry through closure for partners.
Acted as super user for surveyor tool, liaising with IT for issue resolution and conducting user acceptance testing during migration.

  • Analyzed market trends to inform strategic sales decisions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize sales strategies.
  • Developed comprehensive sales reports for senior management review.

Education

MBA - Banking And Finance

Alagappa University
Bangalore
08-2014

BBA - Marketing

R.J.S Institute Of Management Studies
Bangalore
04-2006

Skills

  • Global Project Management & Delivery: Global Service Delivery, Project Lifecycle Management, Program Management,
    Project Management, Project Delivery, Project Implementation, Project Tracking
    Strategic & Financial Management: Budgeting & Cost Control, Cost Optimization, Cost Reduction, P&L Management,
    Bid Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Compliance Management
    Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Stakeholder & Client Management, Relationship Management, Vendor
    Management, Vendor Negotiations
    Process & Performance Optimization: Process Optimization, Process Automation, Process Improvement, Workflow
    Optimization, Performance Metrics
    Technology & Tools: IT Service Management (ITSM), Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, CRM & ITSM Platforms, Oracle
    PSA, Pulse, PSA Oracle 11i, ServiceNow, Tableau, Spark CRM, Ascend, SAP, CRM
    Team Leadership & Development: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Coordination, Team Mentorship,
    Performance Reviews

Certification

PMP Certified

Timeline

Principal Professional Services Operations Manager

ThoughtSpot India Pvt Ltd
04.2025 - Current

Professional Services Operations Manager

NETAPP INDIA PVT LTD
06.2020 - 11.2024

Professional Services Program Manager

NETAPP INDIA PVT LTD
10.2013 - 06.2020

Display Analyst (Account Manager)

YAHOO! SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INDIA PVT. LTD
06.2011 - 10.2013

Senior Reporting Specialist

IGATE PATNI GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD
11.2009 - 05.2011

Senior Sales Analyst

HEWLETT PACKARD Global Solutions Ltd
09.2006 - 11.2009

MBA - Banking And Finance

Alagappa University

BBA - Marketing

R.J.S Institute Of Management Studies
Arun Kumar Singh S