Karan Verma
Technical Project Manager | PMP®
Greater Noida
Summary
Results-driven IT project and program management professional with over 12 years of progressive experience, specializing in product development, European core banking and payments systems, and Agile/Scrum leadership. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams of over 30 members, spearheading digital transformation initiatives, and delivering enterprise-scale solutions that significantly impact stakeholders. Expertise in navigating complex project landscapes while fostering collaboration and innovation to achieve strategic objectives. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional results in dynamic environments through a proactive, results-oriented approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Sopra Banking Software
08.2020 - Current
- Directed a 30-member cross-functional team in building a cloud-native EU Core Banking Compliance/Regulatory (SEPA) product.
- Served as an Agile Coach for 20+ teams, standardizing Scrum and Kanban practices.
- Oversaw capacity planning, risk management, program increment planning, and budget governance.
- Delivered cloud platform solutions for European banking systems.
- Led engineering teams leveraging Java stack and DevOps practices.
- Conducted Scrum ceremonies, retrospectives, and team performance evaluations.
- Introduced AI Copilot solutions across 150 developers, boosting efficiency by 20%.
- Facilitated strong team collaboration through effective meeting management, open communication channels, and timely resolution of conflicts or issues.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
Release Manager
Sopra Banking Software
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed release schedules effectively, ensuring timely delivery of multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Identified risks and dependencies early in the process, enabling proactive mitigation strategies to protect project timelines.
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, project planning, conflict and risk management.
- Acted as liaison between engineering and product management; ensured Agile adoption.
Senior Software Engineer | Technical Lead
Sopra Banking Software
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Led requirement gathering, system design, and client support for the Helipay platform.
- Implemented RESTful APIs, and provided application maintenance.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
Software Dev Analyst
Dell International Services
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Requirement gathering, system analysis, and preparation of technical/functional specifications.
- Supported smooth implementation and testing of applications.
- Provided application maintenance and enhancement support to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
04.2001 -
Skills
Technical Skills: JAVA, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Redis, JBoss/OpenLiberty, CI/CD, Technical troubleshooting
Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe
Project management & planning
Stakeholder communication
Conflict resolution
Risk management
Continuous improvement
Team management
Problem-solving
AI enabled
Certification
PMP® Certified Project Management Professional
Interests
Playing Cricket, Travelling, Mentoring
HONOR AWARDS
- Chanakya Award (2024) – Extraordinary performance in Leadership
- Kalam Award (2023) – Excellence in mentoring teams
- Aryabhatta Award (2021) – Individual contribution
Timeline
Technical Project Manager - Sopra Banking Software
08.2020 - Current
Release Manager - Sopra Banking Software
07.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Software Engineer | Technical Lead - Sopra Banking Software
05.2016 - 07.2019
Software Dev Analyst - Dell International Services
01.2013 - 04.2016
Amity University - Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
04.2001 -