Makarand Pophali
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at IBM India Pvt Ltd, excelling in Agile project management and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded the NextGen Data Infrastructure project, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at cross-functional team leadership and financial management, driving successful outcomes in complex environments. Committed to delivering impactful results through effective communication and adaptability. . Strategic leader in management field known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in operational strategy, team leadership, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager / Delivery Manager
IBM India Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - Current
- Program Manager for the NextGen Data Infrastructure (NGDI) project, which aimed to modernize the client's network data infrastructure by delivering a cloud-based data platform and pipeline from August 2024 to the present
- Program Manager for the Digital Assistance Program (DAP) project, through which client is targeting improvements in the Digital Employee Experience
- This program would automate HR transactions by integrating SAP BTPIS with Success factors
- Agile Program Manager for the IBM Cloud Foundry to IBM Code Engine Watson Migration project, which involved migrating two applications in 2023-24
- Agile Program Manager for the Digital Asset Broker (DAB) Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in 2023
- SAFe Agile Delivery Manager/Scrum Master for Salesforce and DevOps implementation projects for a year
- Project Manager for a critical program for a client on Android applications
- Program Manager for application development programs, including middleware integration projects using Tibco product suites, and project management for L3 support projects related to IBM Watson and development projects in the Ask Finance domain (Cognitive functions)
- SAFe Agile Program/Project delivery management, such as supporting PI Planning sessions, refining backlogs, creating sprint scopes, running daily stand-ups, coordinating between teams to mitigate impediments, and ensuring teams follow Agile/Scrum practices
- Program/Project delivery management, including capacity management, financial management, and maintaining delivery timelines for multiple releases
- Program management activities, such as contracts management, scope, financials, audits, RFPs, project planning, estimates, teaming, execution, and stakeholder management
- Leading multiple project teams of around 25+ members distributed across regions
- Strong Delivery Management experience in managing multiple LoBs across difference Geographies
- Have strong experience in stakeholder management
- Have been involved in delivery-led-sales initiatives
- Have thorough understanding of Operating Parameters for running profitable engagements
Tech Lead/PM
Wipro
01.2014 - 01.2017
Tech Lead
Accenture
01.2011 - 01.2014
I.T.Analyst
TCS
01.2010 - 01.2011
Developer/Onsite coordinator/Technology Analyst
Infosys
01.2005 - 01.2010
Associate Consultant
Mindtree
01.2010
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Technology
Nagpur University
01.2004
Skills
- Program management
- Agile project management
- Middleware integration
- Financial management
- Team leadership
- Customer engagement
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Budget coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Tibco Product suites
- Change management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Personnel management
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- PMI PMP
- CSM
- PMI DASSM Certifiedd
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- WatsonX Sales Intermediate
- IBM Certified Expert, PM
- AWS Partner: Generative AI Essentials
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Awards
- Eminence and Excellence Cash Award, 2018, Dare to create original ideas., 08/01/18
- Eminence & Excellence Award, 2024, New win., MM/DD/YY
- The Great Career & Skills Carnival at Pune, 2019, Evangelist from Pune DC HR., 10/01/19
- IBM Managers Choice award, 2020, By Delivery project Executive., 11/01/20
- Managers Choice award, 2020, By Delivery project Executive., 01/01/20
Title
Programme Manager
Activities
- Eminence and Excellence Cash Award, 2018, Dare to create original ideas., 08/01/18
- Eminence & Excellence Award, 2024, New win., MM/DD/YY
- The Great Career & Skills Carnival at Pune, 2019, Evangelist from Pune DC HR., 10/01/19
- IBM Managers Choice award, 2020, By Delivery project Executive., 11/01/20
- Managers Choice award, 2020, By Delivery project Executive., 01/01/20
Affiliations
IBM Authorized Trainer/facilitator for Fundamentals of Financials for Project/Program Managers
Core Team member for IBM organization-level events for my location
IBM authorized panel for hiring - freshers and laterals
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Eminence and Excellence Cash Award - 2018! Dare to create original ideas - Aug-2018, Eminence & Excellence Award-2024- new win
The Great Career & Skills Carnival in Pune - Evangelist from Pune DC HR - Oct 2019
IBM Manager's Choice Award by Delivery Project Executive, Nov 2020
Managers' Choice Award by Delivery Project Executive, Jan. 2020
Timeline
Program Manager / Delivery Manager
IBM India Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - Current
Tech Lead/PM
Wipro
01.2014 - 01.2017
Tech Lead
Accenture
01.2011 - 01.2014
I.T.Analyst
TCS
01.2010 - 01.2011
Associate Consultant
Mindtree
01.2010
Developer/Onsite coordinator/Technology Analyst
Infosys
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Technology
Nagpur University
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