Dhiraj Wagh
Software Project Manager
Pune
Summary
Experienced Software Project Manager with 15+ years in leading FinTech and SaaS projects. PMP®, PRINCE2® Practitioner, and Six Sigma Green Belt certified, with a proven track record in digital transformation, Agile delivery, risk governance, and stakeholder alignment across regulated environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Software Project Manager
Trading technologies
Remote
04.2023 - Current
• Led successful onboarding of major APAC and EU exchanges, ensuring compliance and zero production downtime.
• Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams across regions to deliver feature-rich releases under tight regulatory timelines.
• Oversaw UAT, deployment planning, and hypercare support during go-live.
SME Digital Transformation
CrowdStrike
Pune
10.2021 - 03.2023
• Spearheaded process automation projects reducing operational delays by 20%.
• Drove Agile adoption across departments; led sprint ceremonies, retrospectives, and release planning.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business pain points and propose scalable solutions.
Assistant Manager
Genpact
Pune, Gurugram
09.2018 - 10.2021
• Managed end-to-end implementation for fintech clients, aligning project goals with delivery roadmap.
• Facilitated client workshops, requirement gathering, and solution design.
Staff Member EMEA Region
BMC Software
Pune
05.2014 - 08.2018
• Delivered enterprise solution rollouts for finance clients across the EMEA region.
• Improved client satisfaction scores through proactive communication and escalation management.
Lead Associate
SunGard, FIS
Pune
01.2011 - 05.2014
• Supported integration projects involving trade processing and settlement systems.
• Trained junior PMs and analysts on delivery frameworks and compliance best practices.
Account Relationship Manager
Vaishnavi Engg company
Mumbai
03.2009 - 01.2011
• Managed key client accounts, resolving service issues and aligning customer needs with engineering solutions.
Education
GED -
University Of Bombay
Bombay India 04.2001 - 01.2009
Skills
Microsoft Project
undefinedCertification
PMP, Project Management Institute, 01/01/23, 3416293
Accomplishments
- Delivered on-time project releases for 5+ concurrent fintech projects while maintaining a 100% compliance rate with regulatory requirements - SUNGARD.
- Managed Contract onboarding, accounts User handling and financial reporting for multiple clients (Genpact).
Roles And Responsibilities
Strategic and results-driven Software Project Manager with over 10 years of experience leading full lifecycle implementations of fintech, trading, and enterprise software solutions. Proven expertise in delivering projects within budget and timeline by applying Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams (10–25 members) across diverse locations and aligning technology deliverables with complex client and stakeholder requirements.
- Successfully delivered 25+ fintech projects end-to-end, improving product delivery time by up to 30% through sprint optimization and backlog grooming.
- Acted as a single point of contact for global clients across APAC, EMEA, and North America, maintaining 95%+ satisfaction scores through structured communication and risk mitigation.
- Spearheaded cross-functional Agile teams using JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project; improved sprint predictability by 20% through velocity tracking and resource alignment.
- Collaborated with BAs and product owners to define and prioritize features, contributing to a 15% efficiency gain in the delivery pipeline via process standardization.
- Developed and presented executive-level dashboards and reports, tracking KPIs, burn-down charts, and budget utilization, ensuring transparency and data-driven decisions.
- Led scope change, CR management, and post-go-live support, reducing production defects by 40% through enhanced UAT and stakeholder testing coordination.
Tools & Platforms: JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams
Methodologies: Agile (Scrum/Kanban), Waterfall, Hybrid
Domains: FinTech, Treasury, Trade Finance, Capital Markets, SaaS
Certifications: PMP completed, PRINCE2 Practitioner
Timeline
Software Project Manager
Trading technologies
04.2023 - Current
SME Digital Transformation
CrowdStrike
10.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
Genpact
09.2018 - 10.2021
Staff Member EMEA Region
BMC Software
05.2014 - 08.2018
Lead Associate
SunGard, FIS
01.2011 - 05.2014
Account Relationship Manager
Vaishnavi Engg company
03.2009 - 01.2011
GED -
University Of Bombay
04.2001 - 01.2009