PRIYA KOTHANDARAMAN
Global Program Management & Operations Sr. Director
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Global Program Management & Operations Director with over 23 years of experience Proven expertise in driving multimillion-dollar AI, networking, and enterprise solutions while optimizing cross-functional efficiency. Adept at aligning business, technical, and sales teams to accelerate time-to-market, enhance profitability, and streamline global operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
APJ AI Product Mgmt Director
Dell Technologies
- Current
- Lead APJ AI portfolio readiness and business performance.
- Direct AI server portfolio product line management.
AI PMO Director – Strategic Deals
Dell Technologies
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Strategic Deal Management: Own and manage large-scale AI/GPU strategic business deals exceeding $100M USD in revenue.
- Roadmap Alignment: Map customer requirements to roadmap requirements in partnership with the CTO and Product Planning.
- Financial Leadership: Generate pricing proposals and drive P&L alignment with senior leadership to secure customer POs.
- Cross-Functional Execution: Lead teams across supply, services, and delivery organizations to ensure seamless execution.
- Regional Strategy: Drive AI PMO strategy for key accounts across APJ and EMEA regions.
Global Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives Director – ISG Server+ CoC
Dell Technologies
12.2020 - 06.2024
- Executive Partnership: Partnered with the SVP of Global Server & Upgrades Technologies to drive strategic business projects and talent development.
- Operational Excellence: Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiencies and align business priorities.
Strategic Business Development & PLM – Networking (APJC)
Dell Technologies
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Product Launch: Led the launch and GTM strategy for SD-WAN solutions in collaboration with VMware.
- Revenue Synergies: Managed revenue synergy initiatives across APJ, enhancing cross-selling opportunities.
- Post-Merger Integration: Established the APJ GTM PMO for Dell EMC integration, mitigating risks and ensuring seamless execution.
Senior Tech Global Program Manager – Networking & Enterprise Solutions
Dell Technologies
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Product Delivery: Spearheaded development and delivery of networking switches, OpenFlow software, and OEM solutions.
- Market Leadership: Enabled Dell to become a Time-to-Market leader in HPC technologies.
- M&A Integration: Led post-integration efforts for AIM Scalent Technologies ($50M/year revenue impact).
- Cloud Solutions: Managed VMware Cloud Automation Center rebranding and streamlined licensing transitions.
Engineering Lead & Release Manager – Client & Consumer Business
Dell Technologies
06.2002 - 01.2010
- Product Release: Led product release cycles and engineering initiatives for consumer devices.
- Workflow Optimization: Developed operational workflows that improved delivery efficiency across global markets.
Education
M.S. - Computer Science
Texas A&M University
USAB.Tech - Computer Science
Madras University
IndiaSkills
Leadership: Global Program Management, Strategic Planning, and Global Chief of Staff
Strategy & Operations: Business Operations, Process Optimization, GTM Strategy, and P&L Management
Technology: AI & Emerging Tech, Enterprise Networking (SD-WAN), VMware, and SAP HANA
Execution: Agile Development, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), M&A Integration, and Risk Mitigation
Accomplishments
- High-Value Deals: Successfully managed AI strategic deals worth $100M+ in APJ & EMEA regions.
- Efficiency Gains: Improved operational efficiency by 30% through process automation and strategic alignment.
- Strategic Launches: Launched SD-WAN solutions that significantly enhanced enterprise networking offerings.
- Integration Excellence: Led Dell EMC integration initiatives, optimizing GTM execution and reducing bottlenecks.
Timeline
AI PMO Director – Strategic Deals
Dell Technologies
06.2024 - 11.2025
Global Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives Director – ISG Server+ CoC
Dell Technologies
12.2020 - 06.2024
Strategic Business Development & PLM – Networking (APJC)
Dell Technologies
01.2017 - 11.2020
Senior Tech Global Program Manager – Networking & Enterprise Solutions
Dell Technologies
01.2010 - 01.2016
Engineering Lead & Release Manager – Client & Consumer Business
Dell Technologies
06.2002 - 01.2010
APJ AI Product Mgmt Director
Dell Technologies
- Current
M.S. - Computer Science
Texas A&M University
B.Tech - Computer Science
Madras University