JOHNCY M LAWRENCE
Chennai
Summary
PMP-certified Senior Project Manager with 18+ years of experience leading largescale IT infrastructure, data center migration, and network transformation programs for global organizations including Cisco, IBM, and Kyndryl. Proven expertise in network upgrades, compliance remediation, and infrastructure modernization. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex programs using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Wipro India Private Limited
04.2026 - Current
- Coordinated M&A integration tasks across people processes and technology transition to ensure seamless integration.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve day 1 readiness and smooth post-merger integration
- Managed people integration with a focus on effective onboarding messaging and HR coordination for new hires.
- Delivered Microsoft 365 migration, including onboarding and collaboration tools enablement.
- Oversaw device migration, ensuring secure configuration and provisioning of assets for all users.
CUSTOMER PROJECT MANAGER
Glow Networks
Chennai
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Managing the end-to-end remediation lifecycle, including device inventory analysis, upgrade planning, risk assessment, execution tracking, and stakeholder reporting.
- Drove program governance, tracked milestones, and mitigated risks to ensure timely completion of remediation initiatives for network infrastructure.
- Leading compliance and remediation programs focused on upgrading network infrastructure devices to support Cisco IOS versions to address security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
- Coordinated with network engineering and operations teams to schedule and implement router and switch upgrades, minimising service disruption.
- Applied AI/ML-based tools and data analytics to identify network risk patterns, prioritize remediation activities, and streamline upgrade execution workflows.
- Managing lab operations supporting 4G network feature validation, coordinating testing activities to ensure readiness for production deployment.
- Collaborating with engineering and development teams to intake feature requests, plan validation scenarios, and oversee feature testing cycles.
- Led preparation and delivery of Method of Procedure (MOP) documentation to support implementation of validated features in production environments.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Kyndryl India Private Limited
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed full project lifecycle from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
- Led enterprise IT infrastructure transformation projects, including data center migrations and server deployment initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional technical teams and vendors to achieve successful infrastructure deployment and operational readiness.
- Identified project risks and implemented mitigation strategies, ensuring adherence to delivery schedules and maintaining service continuity.
- Conducted project governance meetings, status reporting, and lessons learned reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
PROJECT MANAGER
IBM India Private Limited
07.2010 - 08.2021
- Led project planning, resource coordination, risk management, and delivery governance across global technical teams.
- Managed enterprise infrastructure and data center optimization projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, enhancing project delivery efficiency.
- Delivered data center modernization and infrastructure improvement initiatives for enterprise clients, improving operational resilience.
- Ensured compliance with service level agreements (SLA) and key performance indicators (KPI) through regular monitoring and reporting, maintaining high service standards.
- Facilitated change management processes and operational review meetings to ensure stable project transitions.
LECTURER - MBA DEPARTMENT
Karunya University
09.2007 - 07.2009
- Delivered postgraduate lectures in management subjects and developed course materials for MBA students.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
Sutherland Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided technical troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
- Installed and configured systems while supporting customers with technical guidance and solutions.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Fatima College
Madurai, TN01-2005
B.Sc. - Physics
Lady Doak College
Madurai, TN01-2003
Skills
- Jira
- Microsoft Project
- Smartsheet
- SharePoint
- ServiceNow
- IBM Maximo
- Bluesight
- Risk assessment
- Compliance management
- Remediation planning
- Agile methodologies
- Change management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate
- IBM Certified Advisory Project Manager
- IBM Certified Agile Explorer
- ITIL Intermediate - Operational Support & Analysis (OSA)
Languages
English
Tamil
Hindi
Malayalam
Custom
- Received a client commendation for outstanding contribution to the 2021 Data Centre migration project, 2021-01-01
- Awarded IBM Super Learner, 2021-01-01
- Recognized as IBM Champion Learner - Silver, 2020-01-01
- Received IBM Manager's Choice Award for 'Put the Client First' practice, 2020-01-01
- Earned multiple appreciation notes and cash awards from stakeholders
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Wipro India Private Limited
04.2026 - Current
CUSTOMER PROJECT MANAGER
Glow Networks
01.2023 - 03.2026
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Kyndryl India Private Limited
09.2021 - 01.2023
PROJECT MANAGER
IBM India Private Limited
07.2010 - 08.2021
LECTURER - MBA DEPARTMENT
Karunya University
09.2007 - 07.2009
TECHNICAL SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
Sutherland Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2005 - 08.2006
Master of Business Administration -
Fatima College
B.Sc. - Physics
Lady Doak College