Brijit Khanna
Bangalore
Summary
Senior Product Owner and Digital Workplace Leader with 18+ years of experience delivering global enterprise platforms across pharmaceutical, banking, and energy industries. Own product vision, strategy, roadmaps, budgets (up to DKK 100M), vendor ecosystems, and Agile delivery for business-critical products supporting tens of thousands of users worldwide. Proven record of driving operational excellence, multimillion-kroner cost optimization, ITIL service transformation, and executive stakeholder engagement at VP/CVP level. Passionate about building high-performing teams, modernizing enterprise services, and translating business strategy into measurable technology outcomes. Senior Product Owner and Digital Workplace Leader driving product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for global enterprise platforms. Manages budgets up to DKK 100 million while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with GxP and GDPR standards. Builds high-performing teams and aligns technology initiatives with business objectives, delivering measurable outcomes for stakeholders.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – GHAM, Print and Patch
NovoNordisk
06.2026 - Current
- Manage team of 12 people including externals + functional lead role same as Product owner role below.
Product Owner – Digital Workplace Products
NovoNordisk
07.2022 - 06.2026
- Define and execute product vision, strategy, roadmap, and backlog for Global Print, Adobe Suite, Patch & Vulnerability Management, and Software Lifecycle Management services.
- Lead multiple Service Managers, driving service reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Own annual budgets of up to DKK 100 million, ensuring value realization, financial governance, and strategic investment prioritization.
- Drive Agile delivery through backlog prioritization, PI planning, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
- Lead RFI/RFP processes, vendor selection, and contract governance.
- Influence VP/CVP stakeholders, aligning technology roadmaps with enterprise strategy, compliance, and measurable business outcomes.
- Drive transformation initiatives with critical impact on ITIL processes and SLA performance.
- Ensure compliance with GxP, GDPR, and enterprise governance standards.
Service Manager – Collaboration & Communication Platforms
NovoNordisk
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, Cisco Collaboration, and Vbrick platforms supporting 60,000+ global users.
- Oversaw service operations, roadmap planning, vendor governance, and budget management.
- Established governance frameworks and security controls for enterprise collaboration services.
- Supported executive communications and global digital events involving CEO, CIO, and EVP leadership teams.
System Manager – Enterprise ITSM Platform (Remedy)
NovoNordisk
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed enterprise ITSM operations covering Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.
- Improved service stability, audit readiness, and operational efficiency through process optimization.
- Directed cross-functional teams to improve ITSM workflows and reduce downtime.
Business Analyst – SAP SuccessFactors
NovoNordisk
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Delivered SAP SuccessFactors Learning, Performance, and Compensation implementations.
- Supported recruitment transformation through BrassRing integration and HR process improvements.
Team Lead – Learning Management Systems
Wipro Technologies
Bangalore, India
10.2007 - 01.2013
- Led a 17-member team providing enterprise LMS support, upgrades, and continuous improvement.
- Delivered major platform upgrades while maintaining business continuity.
- Drove root-cause analysis, performance optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.
Developer – Banking Applications
Wipro Technologies
Bangalore, India
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed web and SQL-based solutions supporting enterprise banking applications.
- Delivered high-quality software aligned with business and technical requirements.
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Software Engineering
BITS Pilani
01.2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Physics
University of Mumbai
01.2007
Skills
- Product ownership and strategy
- Agile delivery and execution
- Azure DevOps expertise
- Vendor and contract governance
- Executive stakeholder management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Digital workplace solutions
- Service management strategies
- IT governance practices
- Risk management frameworks
- GxP compliance knowledge
- GDPR compliance expertise
Certification
- SAFe Certified Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/brijitkhanna
Timeline
Senior Manager – GHAM, Print and Patch
NovoNordisk
06.2026 - Current
Product Owner – Digital Workplace Products
NovoNordisk
07.2022 - 06.2026
Service Manager – Collaboration & Communication Platforms
NovoNordisk
08.2018 - 08.2022
System Manager – Enterprise ITSM Platform (Remedy)
NovoNordisk
01.2016 - 01.2018
Business Analyst – SAP SuccessFactors
NovoNordisk
01.2013 - 01.2016
Team Lead – Learning Management Systems
Wipro Technologies
10.2007 - 01.2013
Developer – Banking Applications
Wipro Technologies
01.2007 - 01.2009
Master of Science (MS) - Software Engineering
BITS Pilani
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Physics
University of Mumbai