Prasanth Sethuraman
Executive Director - Program Management Leader
Chennai
Summary
Program Management leader and Executive Director (consultant) with 10 years experience steering vision, strategy, and execution across program development, operations, and governance. Skilled in defining clear program objectives and roadmaps, managing complex cross-functional teams in high‑stakes environments across diverse timelines and budgets. Strong at partnering with senior stakeholders, developing high-performing teams, and using analytical and visual communication to turn complex data insights into clear, actionable narratives that support sound decisions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
20
20
Lead Program Manager
Work History
Executive Director (consultant)
IQ Techmax
02.2025 - Current
- Set and drive the organization’s vision and strategic goals in product development.
- Manage daily operations, and ensure financial and regulatory compliance.
- Build key stakeholder relationships to support growth.
- Lead and develop senior management and staff.
- Oversee governance and transparent reporting to the board.
Project Manager (consultant)
IQ Techmax
- Define clear objectives and scope to set the project foundation.
- Develop a detailed plan covering schedule, resources, budget, and risks.
- Coordinate teams and resources to execute project tasks.
- Monitor progress and manage changes and risks.
- Complete the project by delivering outputs, gaining acceptance, and documenting lessons.
STEM* Team Lead - Senior Associate
Cognizant
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Drive the Executive leaders vision, strategic goals, and creative direction while managing daily operations, leading and developing teams, building key stakeholder relationships, and ensuring effective collaboration to support growth and governance.
- Manage project planning, resource coordination, and risk mitigation to deliver timely, high-quality results within budget.
- Lead and develop teams across creative, management, and project domains to foster innovation, drive impactful outcomes, and build organizational capabilities.
- Build and nurture key stakeholder relationships, fostering cross-functional collaboration to support organizational growth and governance.
- Oversee transparent reporting, project closure, and continuous improvement by capturing learnings and ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial standards.
Business Analytical/Visual PRESENTATION SPECIALIST
McKinsey & Company
05.2016 - 04.2021
- Designed and created fact-finding and research summary presentations primarily used by McKinsey consultants during business consultations with clients, employing research-driven data visualizations and compelling storytelling techniques.
- Maintained strict brand consistency across presentations and communication materials distributed internally and externally.
- Conceptualized and produced marketing and educational videos by scripting, storyboarding, and coordinating with video production vendors.
- Utilized PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and other digital tools to enhance presentation impact and engagement.
Subject Matter Expert
(Bell Canada) Sutherland Global Services
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided expert support to resolve complex technical and customer escalations for an ISP client account. Delivered specialized training and up-skilling programs to improve team performance and service quality. Partnered with quality and training teams to drive process improvements and enhance customer experience.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College
Chennai01.2014
Skills
Strategic Planning & Business Alignment
Program & Portfolio Management
Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Innovation & Digital Transformation Enablement
Timeline
Executive Director (consultant)
IQ Techmax
02.2025 - Current
STEM* Team Lead - Senior Associate
Cognizant
04.2021 - 11.2024
Business Analytical/Visual PRESENTATION SPECIALIST
McKinsey & Company
05.2016 - 04.2021
Subject Matter Expert
(Bell Canada) Sutherland Global Services
04.2014 - 12.2015
Project Manager (consultant)
IQ Techmax
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College
PERSONAL DETAILS
Phone - 9940614724
Email - Prasanthsethu16@gmail.com
Chennai, India