PHANI RAJ TALLAPRAGADA
AGILE PROGRAM MANAGER | ENTERPRISE & PLATFORM DELIVERY LEADER
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Seasoned Agile Delivery Leader with 25+ years delivering large-scale cloud, data, analytics, and enterprise application programs. Expert in program delivery, EVM, Agile transformation, OKR roadmaps, and metrics-driven governance. Track record of improving predictability by 20–40%, reducing escalations 30–40%, and scaling delivery across 20–40 concurrent teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agile Delivery Manager
Persistent Systems Ltd
10.2024 - Current
- Led multiple Agile teams delivering enterprise product and platform solutions for global clients.
- Increased team maturity 35% in six months by embedding consistent Agile practices and standards.
- Achieved 95%+ commitment reliability and reduced cycle time 40% through engineering alignment and process improvements.
- Designed an Agile metrics framework and dashboards that raised forecasting accuracy to 92% and improved transparency 60%.
Senior Agile Delivery Manager
HCL Technologies
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed geographically distributed teams across global programs; led enterprise Agile transformation to 88% adoption.
- Improved velocity 35% and raised predictability from 70% to 95% via governance and tooling.
- Built interactive dashboards increasing transparency 65%; resolved 92% of blockers within 48 hours.
- Mentored delivery leads, improving integration and testing cycles by 32%.
Agile Delivery Manager
Birlasoft Ltd
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Implemented metrics and reporting frameworks that reduced bottlenecks 45% and improved customer satisfaction 32%.
- Achieved 93% delivery stability and accelerated deployment readiness by 35%.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives reducing rework 38%.
Agile Delivery Manager
Nielsen India Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Improved predictability from 75% to 94% using cycle time and throughput analysis.
- Reduced cycle times 40% and delivered customized dashboards to increase stakeholder alignment.
Agile Delivery Manager
TIBCO Software Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Implemented metrics-driven improvements reducing systemic impediments 45% and improving integration effectiveness 38%.
- Strengthened collaboration between product, QA, and engineering to increase delivery predictability.
Program Manager
Sapient Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Rolled out Earned Value Management; improved schedule/budget performance from 0.85 to 1.08 and delivered 98% on-time/on-budget outcomes.
Program Manager
Polaris Software Labs Ltd
05.2008 - 01.2011
- Led BFSI programs with EVM forecasting, achieving 96% compliance and reducing defect leakage 48%.
Project Manager
Infosys Technologies
06.2007 - 04.2008
- Managed global client projects; maintained 97% on-time delivery and improved client satisfaction 28%.
- Streamlined offshore/onshore communication, reducing turnaround time 15%.
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
07.2000 - 03.2007
- Delivered large IT programs for Fortune 500 clients; established EVM and governance achieving 98% on-time/on-budget delivery.
- Managed a portfolio of 10+ concurrent projects; optimized resource allocation and reduced operational costs 20%.
Education
MCA - Computer Engineering
Andhra University
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Tools: Jira; Azure DevOps; Rally (CA Agile Central); Confluence; Microsoft Project; Jenkins; Git; Microsoft Teams; Slack
Analytics: Power BI; Tableau; Advanced Excel Dashboards; Predictive Forecasting Tools
Practices: SAFe; Scrum; Kanban; Lean Agile; Hybrid Agile; EVM (SPI/CPI/EAC); OKR roadmaps
DELIVERY LEAD HIGHLIGHTS
- Strategic delivery leadership: Orchestrated 20–40 concurrent engineering and product teams to deliver enterprise cloud and data platforms on schedule and within budget.
- Predictability & throughput: Increased forecasting accuracy to 92% and improved delivery predictability by 20–40% through metrics-driven governance and OKR alignment.
- Cycle time & reliability: Achieved 95%+ commitment reliability and reduced cycle time by 30–40% via process standardization and engineering alignment.
- Executive reporting: Presented program health, EVM metrics (SPI/CPI/EAC), and risk posture to C-suite, enabling data-driven prioritization and funding decisions.
- Operational excellence: Reduced blocker resolution time 45% and technical debt 30% quarter-over-quarter by instituting escalation playbooks and continuous improvement cadences.
- Tools & scale: Scaled delivery using SAFe, Jira, Azure DevOps, Power BI, and automated dashboards for real-time decision making.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Program Delivery & Governance; Agile Transformation; Earned Value Management; OKR Roadmaps; Release Management; Dependency & Risk Management; Stakeholder Management; Executive Reporting; Coaching & Mentoring; Cross-functional Leadership.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- 25+ years of progressive leadership across delivery, program management, and Agile transformation.
- Repeatedly delivered 95%+ schedule and budget compliance and measurable improvements in predictability, cycle time, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Experienced in scaling delivery across global, distributed teams and presenting program metrics to executive stakeholders.
Certification
Certified Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
AVAILABILITY
Open to senior delivery, program management, and Agile transformation roles in enterprise software and BFSI.
Timeline
Agile Delivery Manager
Persistent Systems Ltd
10.2024 - Current
Senior Agile Delivery Manager
HCL Technologies
04.2022 - 07.2024
Agile Delivery Manager
Birlasoft Ltd
12.2019 - 04.2022
Agile Delivery Manager
Nielsen India Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2018
Agile Delivery Manager
TIBCO Software Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 09.2015
Program Manager
Sapient Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Program Manager
Polaris Software Labs Ltd
05.2008 - 01.2011
Project Manager
Infosys Technologies
06.2007 - 04.2008
MCA - Computer Engineering
Andhra University
04.2001 -
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
07.2000 - 03.2007