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MANIRATHNAM KS

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic program management professional with a proven track record of successfully driving projects to completion. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments. Expertise in risk management and resource allocation enhances the ability to navigate challenges and optimize project outcomes. Committed to leveraging strategic thinking and effective communication to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Technology Program Manager

Wolters Kluwer
09.2022 - Current
  • Led DR Automation for 19 enterprise applications, cutting execution time by 40% and eliminating 70% manual effort (~$400K savings).
  • Partnered with infra and engineering teams to standardize 36+ global DR tests, reducing planning time by 30%.
  • Coordinated SOC2 compliance readiness, delivering zero-audit findings across cross-functional teams.
  • Built executive dashboards and SteerCo reporting, improving visibility on risks, dependencies, and milestones.
  • Directed SFTP migration and OS upgrades to meet audit and platform modernization goals.
  • Partnered with cross-regional teams to implement AlgoSec remediation, strengthening enterprise security posture.
  • Facilitated team workshops and engagement sessions to improve collaboration during large-scale migrations.

Project Manager – PMO

IBM
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed Azure cloud migration programs, ensuring smooth delivery without downtime.
  • Coordinated Agile teams across global time zones, aligning release milestones with business goals.
  • Established risk and reporting frameworks, accelerating leadership decision-making.

Business Analyst

Reach Skyline
12.2019 - 07.2021
  • Facilitated Agile sprint ceremonies, translating business needs into deliverables for engineering teams.
  • Supported process improvements and stakeholder alignment for product roadmaps.
  • Delivered executive reports to improve visibility into program outcomes.

Education

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Sri Sairam Engineering College
Chennai
05.2019

Bank Management

R.M. Vivekananda College
Chennai
04.2017

Skills

  • Agile
  • Release & Dependency Management
  • Cloud (Azure, AWS)
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • Jira
  • SAFe Delivery
  • Program Governance & Reporting
  • Compliance (SOC2, NIST, AlgoSec)
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Detail-oriented

LANGUAGES

English
Tamil

Timeline

Technology Program Manager

Wolters Kluwer
09.2022 - Current

Project Manager – PMO

IBM
09.2021 - 08.2022

Business Analyst

Reach Skyline
12.2019 - 07.2021

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Sri Sairam Engineering College

Bank Management

R.M. Vivekananda College

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

PLATFORMS

  • Azure
  • AWS
  • AlgoSec

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