Owais Shaikh
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic PMO Leader with 13+ years of experience driving Enterprise PMO (EPMO) initiatives, leading large-scale transformation programs, and managing portfolios exceeding $300M across APAC, EMEA, and India. Proven track record in portfolio governance, digital transformation, and aligning strategic initiatives with business objectives to deliver measurable outcomes. Achieved £100M+ in cost savings through robust financial planning, risk management, and performance optimization. Trusted advisor to CXO leadership, known for leading high-performing teams, enhancing PMO maturity, and enabling data-driven decision-making at the executive level.
Expertise :-Enterprise PMO (EPMO), Portfolio Governance, Program Management, Strategic Execution, Business Transformation, AI Transformation, Financial Governance, Cost Optimization, Risk Management, OKR, KPI, Agile, Digital Transformation
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic PMO |Chief of Staff | Program Management
TIAA
Mumbai, Maharashtra
08.2022 - Current
- Lead strategic PMO and business operations for a $300M+ portfolio for the US and India.
- Led enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives, aligning artificial intelligence capabilities with business strategy, and operational goals.
- Defined and executed AI adoption roadmaps, accelerating digital maturity across business units.
- Collaborated with leadership to identify high-impact AI use cases across operations, finance, and customer experience.
- Drove AI adoption across cross-functional teams, ensuring change management, and stakeholder buy-in.
- Delivered over £100M in annual cost savings through enhanced financial controls and governance frameworks.
- Partner with CXO leadership to align strategic initiatives with enterprise objectives.
- Strengthened risk management and compliance frameworks, reducing operational exposure.
- Established standardised PMO governance, improving delivery efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Led cross-functional teams impacting over 1,000 employees, improving productivity and engagement.
- Developed executive dashboards to enable data-driven decision making.
- Improved delivery efficiency by 20% & Reduced project overruns by 28%.
- Drove enterprise-wide PMO transformation initiatives aligning delivery with strategic business objectives.
- Led financial planning and portfolio budgeting exceeding $300M with strong cost governance controls.
- Designed and implemented PMO maturity models to standardize delivery practices across regions.
- Streamlined delivery processes resulting in improved cycle time and execution efficiency.
- Led digital transformation initiatives improving operational scalability and efficiency.
PMO Manager | EPMO India Lead
LINK Group
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Led Central PMO across India, APAC, and EMEA, managing multi-region programmes.
- Established and led EPMO governance frameworks, ensuring standardisation across multi-million-pound programmes.
- Controlled CAPEX & OPEX planning with robust governance and reporting mechanisms
- Built and mentored high-performing PMO teams of 10+ members
- Implemented portfolio prioritization models, improving resource allocation efficiency by 10%
- Implemented portfolio governance, KPI tracking, and resource planning frameworks.
- Drove PMO maturity improvements by standardising tools, processes, and reporting.
- Partnered with senior leadership to align delivery with strategic business goals.
- Managed budgets, resource allocation, and performance tracking across business units.
- Delivered insights that improved project delivery timelines by 40%
- Enabled Agile adoption and improved risk and issue management practices.
PMO Manager (Change & Transition)
Deutsche Bank (Probiz)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed end-to-end transition programs supporting enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Advisor to CXO stakeholders to execute change management strategies.
- Improved operational efficiency and stakeholder alignment through structured governance.
- Led training, communication, and transition planning across teams.
- Supported portfolio oversight involving $300M+ programs and cost optimization initiatives.
Portfolio Manager | Account Management
Kale Logistics Solutions (IT)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed portfolio strategy and execution for key accounts, driving growth and efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams delivering projects within scope, budget, and timelines.
- Improved operational processes through automation and optimization initiatives.
- Conducted market analysis to support strategic business decisions.
PMO Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Led PMO operations ensuring successful delivery of multiple projects within budget and timelines
- Developed governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and reporting structures
- Managed stakeholder communication and served as SPOC for business units
- Promoted to PMO Lead based on strong performance and leadership capabilities
Education
Qualification
Skills
PMO & Leadership
Enterprise PMO, Portfolio Governance, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Management, CXO Advisory
Financial & Operational
Budgeting & Forecasting, Cost Optimization, Financial Reporting, Vendor & Contract Management
Data and Reporting
Power BI, Tableau, KPI dashboards, performance reporting and data analytics
Tools and Technologies
MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Planview, Clarity PPM, ServiceNow, Archer GRC, and SharePoint
Methodologies
Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, PRINCE2, PMBOK & Lean Six Sigma
CORE COMPETENCIES
Enterprise PMO | EPMO | PMO Governance | Program Management | Portfolio Management | Portfolio Prioritization | Transformation Office | Strategic Roadmap | OKRs | KPI Management | Benefits Realization | Financial Governance | Cost Optimization | Risk Management | Change Management | Stakeholder Management | CXO Advisory | Digital Transformation | Agile PMO | Strategic Execution | PMO Maturity Models | Risk & Compliance | Operational Excellence
Timeline
Strategic PMO |Chief of Staff | Program Management
TIAA
08.2022 - Current
PMO Manager | EPMO India Lead
LINK Group
11.2021 - 08.2022
PMO Manager (Change & Transition)
Deutsche Bank (Probiz)
11.2020 - 11.2021
Portfolio Manager | Account Management
Kale Logistics Solutions (IT)
12.2017 - 04.2020
PMO Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2013 - 12.2017
Qualification