Premkumar Arumugham
Chennai
Summary
A highly experienced Program Manager and Scrum Master with over 14 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Agile methodologies and team leadership. Expertise in guiding cross-functional teams through complex projects, consistently delivering high-quality products across diverse sectors including insurance, telecom, banking, healthcare, e-commerce, and aerospace. Proven track record of fostering collaboration and driving transformative change to meet critical business objectives in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous improvement and advocating for Agile best practices that promote organizational growth and success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Infosys Technologies
Chennai, India
08.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to enhance efficiency.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to improve project delivery speed and team collaboration.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and align project goals with business objectives.
- Monitored project progress using performance metrics, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
- Fostered strong client relationships by providing regular updates and addressing concerns proactively.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Scrum Master
Accenture
11.2021 - 08.2025
Scrum Master
Cognizant
03.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Test Engineer
Toppan Merrill
09.2019 - 03.2020
Test Engineer
Inncon
06.2018 - 09.2019
Test Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2012 - 06.2018
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics
SRM University
Chennai, India02-2026
Bachelor of Computer Science - undefined
Madras University
05-2012
Skills
- Azure DevOps
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Project Planning and Initiation
- Bug Tracking and Resolution
- Rally
- Resource Allocation and Management
- Deliverables Tracking and Reporting
- Client/Stakeholder Liaison
- SFCC
- Windchill and PTC
- Change Management
- MS Power BI
- Defect Manager
- Agile Coach
- TestRail
- Microsoft Suite
- HP ALM
Certification
- Avanade Certified Scrum Foundation - Avanade - 2024-08-31
- Professional Scrum Master - I - Scrum.org - 2022-12-05
- SAFe for Teams Course (5.1) - Scaled Agile Framework - 2022-05-06
- ISTQB Foundation Level - ISTQB - 2014-11-12
Timeline
Project Manager
Infosys Technologies
08.2025 - Current
Scrum Master
Accenture
11.2021 - 08.2025
Scrum Master
Cognizant
03.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Test Engineer
Toppan Merrill
09.2019 - 03.2020
Test Engineer
Inncon
06.2018 - 09.2019
Test Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2012 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Computer Science - undefined
Madras University
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics
SRM University