Jatinder Verma
Bangalore
Summary
Proven track record of aligning product and portfolio strategies with Lean and Agile methodologies, driving significant improvements in delivery capabilities, operational efficiency, and developer productivity. Adept at collaborating with C-level executives to execute transformation roadmaps, optimize business outcomes, and influence behavioral change. Certified in Agile, Coaching, and Lean methodologies with a strong ability to build and lead high-performance teams. Passionate about empowering organizations to adopt scalable, flexible, and innovative solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Agile Transformation & Technology
Fidelity Investment
Bangalore
07.2021 - Current
- Leading end-to-end Agile transformation, fostering alignment between strategy and execution, using tools like Jira, JiraAlign, Confluence, and AgilityHealth.
- Partner with C-Suite leadership to co-create and execute large-scale Agile transformation initiatives, aligning product lines and portfolio strategies with enterprise goals.
- Conduct Lean business process analysis, identifying impediments and gaps in the portfolio, and presenting solutions that have led to a 30% improvement in overall delivery speed.
- Developed and led a team of Agility Leads, driving an increase in developer productivity by implementing Agile frameworks across multiple product lines.
- Established and optimized a continuous feedback loop with senior stakeholders, enhancing transparency and reducing cross-functional dependencies.
- Spearheaded Agile capability-building programs, providing facilitation, training, and mentoring to over 200 team members across the organization, resulting in a 35% increase in Agile adoption.
- Successfully reduced time-to-market by 20% across major product lines by addressing cross-team dependencies and leveraging Kanban and SAFe frameworks.
- Achieved significant behavioral change at the leadership level, enabling data-driven decision-making and prioritization that improved business alignment.
Enterprise Transformation Coach
Robert Bosch
Bangalore
04.2016 - 07.2021
- Led three enterprise-wide Agile Transformations, working directly with Product Line GMs and CIOs to align business objectives with Lean-Agile frameworks and ensure seamless adoption across product portfolios.
- Analyzed complex data sets and organizational patterns, recommending key process improvements that reduced bottlenecks and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Introduced Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and optimized team structures, resulting in a 30% increase in program predictability and reduction in delivery risks.
- Actively mentored and coached future leaders, resulting in a talent pipeline that contributed to growth in Agile leadership across business units.
- Increased collaboration between IT and business units, fostering a culture of transparency and shared responsibility that improved the quality of delivery across product lines.
- Delivered measurable improvements in developer productivity and system quality through the adoption of Lean and Agile principles, significantly enhancing Bosch's competitiveness.
Program Manager HR Digital Initiatives
Robert Bosch
Bangalore
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Led the implementation of Bosch's Project Management Qualification (PMQ) program, directly impacting the delivery of over 100 projects.
- Customized the PMQ framework to address specific needs across product lines, resulting in increased project quality.
- Successfully enhanced the project management capabilities of over 500 professionals, ensuring alignment with digital product strategies and business outcomes.
Project Manager Digital Product Delivery
Robert Bosch
Bangalore
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Directed the delivery of digital solutions for Car Multimedia systems, successfully managing complex product requirements across India, Germany, and North America.
- Introduced Agile methodologies that improved cross-functional collaboration, cutting project delivery time and improving stakeholder alignment.
- Earned leadership recognition for delivering high-impact digital products on time and within budget, contributing to enhanced revenue generation and market presence.
Developer -> Product Owner
Satyam -> NDS -> HCLTech
Bangalore
12.2003 - 12.2011
- Led the development and successful launch of Set Top Box solutions, introducing innovative features such as Hindi language support and expanding market share by 15%.
- Expert in C, C++, Java, Unix, Perforce, Hudson, RTOS, VC++, MFC Applications & Windows Device Drivers.
Education
Executive General Management Program - undefined
Indian Institute of Management
01.2016
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication
Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
01.2003
Skills
- Technology Transformation
- Agile & Lean Frameworks
- Product Management
- Organizational Design
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Strategic Coaching & Leadership
- Large-scale Agile Implementations
Certification
- Leading with Outcomes, 2023
- Design Thinking (IIM-B), 2023
- ICF-ACC, 2021
- Integral Agile Transformation Framework, 2021
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), 2017
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2011
Challenges And Solutions
- During a major transformation at Fidelity, one of the most significant hurdles was managing cross-team dependencies that led to project delays and silos, especially as the organization scaled its Agile initiatives., I implemented Scaling construct and Lean business process analysis techniques to identify the root causes of these bottlenecks. By collaborating with leadership to restructure teams and prioritize work sequencing, we reduced dependencies and improved communication., This effort resulted in a 25% reduction in project delays, enhanced team collaboration, and increase in delivery speed. Moreover, it fostered a culture of continuous improvement, enabling teams to operate more autonomously and efficiently.
- At Robert Bosch, scaling Agile across product lines presented challenges with stakeholder buy-in and cultural resistance to change., I introduced a series of Agile coaching workshops and leadership alignment sessions, demonstrating the benefits of Agile through data-backed metrics and success stories. I also championed Agile leadership by mentoring key stakeholders, which empowered them to become change agents within their teams., Agile adoption increased and there was a noticeable shift in leadership mindset toward data-driven prioritization, improving program predictability and product quality.
Personal Information
Title: Transformation Director
Timeline
Director Agile Transformation & Technology
Fidelity Investment
07.2021 - Current
Enterprise Transformation Coach
Robert Bosch
04.2016 - 07.2021
Program Manager HR Digital Initiatives
Robert Bosch
07.2014 - 03.2016
Project Manager Digital Product Delivery
Robert Bosch
01.2012 - 06.2014
Developer -> Product Owner
Satyam -> NDS -> HCLTech
12.2003 - 12.2011
Executive General Management Program - undefined
Indian Institute of Management
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication
Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
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